Are You Really Busy, or Are You Avoiding Each Other?

06/08/2025 11 min Temporada 1 Episodio 31
Are You Really Busy, or Are You Avoiding Each Other?

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Send us a textIn today’s episode of Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild, we dive deep into the myth of busyness and explore how it may actually be a cover for emotional avoidance in long-term relationships. If your life feels like an endless game of Tetris, juggling back-to-back meetings, appointments, and to-do lists—you're not alone. But what if some of that busyness isn’t just life coming at you? What if it's a way to avoid facing deeper issues in your relationship?Key Takeaways:Understanding the difference between being "busy" and avoiding emotional intimacyThe metaphor of juggling glass balls vs. rubber balls: Why your relationship is a glass ball that deserves your attentionHow busyness can become a shield from facing tough conversations and deepening your emotional connectionReflection questions for couples to assess whether they are emotionally avoiding each otherTips on carving out space for emotional presence and connection in your relationshipReflective Questions to Consider (with Your Partner):What am I juggling right now? Which of these are truly glass and which ones might be rubber?Have I been choosing busyness as a buffer against vulnerability in my relationship?When was the last time I felt emotionally connected to my partner?Are there moments when I avoid slowing down because I don’t know how to be with my partner anymore?What's one small shift I could make this week to carve out space for emotional presence in my relationship?Relationship Game Plan Call Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples Couples Goal Setting WorkbookSubmit a Dear Katie episode questionFollow Katie Rössler on Instagram

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