In this episode, I am answering a listeners's question in how to reconnect emotionally with his wife. 

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Higgins discusses: 

• The four stages of separation distress. 
• The benefits and value of going slow to maintain emotional balance and regulation. 
• How to reveal and soften to help create safety. 
• The importance of being emotionally present and attuned to your significant other. 
• Where men often get stuck in connecting emotionally, especially when there is conflict.  

Mentioned: 

• Shifting Criticism into Connected Communication - Free Guide

• Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships, by Dr. Susan Johnson

• ERP 220: How To Deal With Stonewalling In Relationship (podcast)

• Still Face Experiment (video)

• Hole Me Tight (course) 

• Dr. Susan Johnson talk "Conversations at The Royal: Love Sense" (video)

• Love Sense (book) by Dr. Susan Johnson

• Hold Me Tight (book) by Dr. Susan Johnson

• The Gottman Institute (website)

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