What is your relationship dance? (Part 1: The circular dance)

The dynamics between a couple can often look like a dance, where their interactions follow a pattern that can become ingrained and repetitive. The first common one is the circular dance of conflict and distance.

When tension arises, the couple often resorts to blaming, criticizing, attacking, or becoming defensive, which only serves to intensify the situation. As the tension escalates, one or both parties may reach a point of anger, causing them to shut off emotionally and creating a sense of distance between them.

After some time apart, a sense of calmness begins to emerge. With this newfound calm, the couple can gradually reconnect and become close again. For some, this might even mean having passionate make-up sex. However, this closeness only lasts for a short while until inevitably, another instance of tension arises, and the cycle repeats again.

Overtime, the couple often feels exhausted and stuck in this repetitive cycle of volatility.

How much do you personally relate to this relationship dance? Stay tuned for other common dance moves.

Thanks for reading!
Maybo