You’re probably trying to understand why it is your partner does not engage in conflict or worse, they walk away when a conflict begins. What can even be a little more confusing as when they return without discussing the problem at all; pretending like it never happened in the first place. This episode tries to bring about some awareness to what happens in ... Show More
Sep 2025
#65: How to have difficult conversation with a partner that easily shuts down or gets defensive?
Do you find yourself dreading hard conversations with your partner because they either shut down, get defensive, or turn it back on you? You’re definitely not alone!In this episode, I’ll break down why some partners withdraw, stonewall, or get reactive in conflict - and how it’s ... Show More
55m 28s
Jun 2022
42 - Avoidant Attachment: Why They Pull Away ft. Dr Tari Mack
Ever dated an avoidant man or woman? They disappear when conflict starts or a conversation heats up? You feel like you get close to them, but never quite fully there? Maybe you are one yourself and other people feel ‘too needy, too much’, or that being independent and alone is sa ... Show More
38m 3s
Feb 2024
Good Conflict: How Healthy Disagreements Build Stronger Connections
Think conflict is bad? Think again!In this episode of Take Out Therapy, we’re flipping the script on conflict and exploring how it can actually be a powerful tool for growth and connection. Avoiding conflict might feel easier, but it can hold you back from deeper, more meaningful ... Show More
19m 14s