When you met your partner you likely didn't notice them across the room and say — "That looks like someone I could solve problems with." What attracts us to people initially usually has little to do with the factors that make conflict resolution possible — let alone productive and connective. Nobody teaches us how to do conflict well. It’s not a class in high school (although it absolutely should be). We aren’t born with these tools. In fact, some of our biology actively works against us here because our nervous system is wired to detect threat.
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Here’s the good news — it’s possible to learn new ways of interacting. To form new habits of connection. To turn towards your partner when everything in your body is telling you to run. To experience conflict as a pathway towards intimacy. To have an entirely new relationship with disagreements. It isn't always simple or easy, but it IS possible.
With evening and weekend sessions available (now via video or phone), getting help has never been easier or more accessible. Simply visit my website — www.kristinaferrari.com — to learn more about me and schedule your free 20-minute consultation. Let's talk!