Many times, couples in my therapy office tell me, “I don’t know how things got this bad. We used to be so in love.”
Disconnection rarely happens over night. Often times, a series of small habits gradual wear down on closeness and intimacy.
In this article in Romper, relationship experts including I discuss little habits that gradually drive partners away from one other.
The 7 habits include:
- Telling White Lies
- Letting Life Get In The Way
- Too Much (You Guessed It) Screen Time
- Sweeping Everything Under The Rug
- Having Too Many Relationship Rules
- Being Overly Reliant On Each Other
- Being Late Or Disorganized
Spot some behaviors that have snuck up on your relationship? Gently bring it up with your partner, communicate your concerns, and collaborate on ideas to shift those habits together. It’s time to to prevent these patterns from sabotaging your precious connection.
Read full article: 7 Little Habits That Gradually Drive Your Partner Away
