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Breaking Through Communication Barriers
8 min read • Evidence-Based Approach
Communication breakdowns are one of the most common reasons couples seek therapy. You’re not alone if you feel unheard, misunderstood, or stuck in the same arguments on repeat. The good news? Communication is a skill you can learn and improve together.
Most communication issues aren’t about what you’re saying—they’re about how you’re saying it and whether you’re truly listening. Small shifts in your approach can create profound changes in your relationship.
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."
— George Bernard Shaw
Common Communication Patterns
The Pursuer-Withdrawer
One partner seeks connection while the other retreats, creating a painful cycle
Criticism & Defensiveness
Attacks lead to walls, making productive conversation impossible
Mind Reading
Assuming you know what your partner thinks or feels without asking
Stonewalling
Shutting down completely during difficult conversations
Building Better Communication
Improving communication starts with awareness. Once you can identify your patterns, you can begin to change them. This isn’t about never disagreeing—it’s about disagreeing in ways that bring you closer instead of pushing you apart.
In couples therapy, we’ll help you understand each other’s communication styles, identify your triggers, and develop new tools for expressing needs and resolving conflicts. You’ll learn to listen not just to respond, but to truly understand.
Communication isn't about perfection—it's about connection. The goal isn't to never have conflict. It's to handle conflict in ways that strengthen your bond rather than damage it.
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