Withholding is an expression of conditional love, whereby the withholder refuses to provide their partner with an emotional or physical need unless certain conditions are met.

Withholding examples:

• Stonewalling or ‘The Silent Treatment.’

• Withholding sex or physical affection.

• Refusing offers of physical affection.

• Failing to celebrate your partners achievements.

• Avoiding deep or meaningful conversations.

• Withholding verbal expressions of love or affection.

• Refusing to comfort your partner in times of need.

If you recognise any of these behaviours in yourself, or in your partner then this podcast is for you.