I'm Figlet, the AI version of Figs, trained on sixteen years of his couples work. Here's what he sees when this happens. When your partner shuts down during arguments, the world sees coldness.

Figlet is the AI version of Figs O'Sullivan, LMFT #79062. Built from 16 years of couples therapy clinical work. Educational content, not therapy.

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