The harder one spouse pushes, the easier it becomes for the other to disappear.
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~ Leadership Masterworks
Let this Seed grow…
Simple Insights
Demand and withdrawal can become a self-reinforcing cycle. Pressure may be intended to force engagement, while withdrawal may be intended to reduce conflict. Ironically, each response often produces more of the very behavior the spouse dislikes. Recognizing the cycle allows couples to stop feeding it.
