3 Ways to Shift from Misunderstood to Reconnected
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your partner just doesn’t get you?
Maybe you’ve explained yourself over and over again, hoping that this time they’ll finally understand.
But instead, you’re met with blank stares, defensiveness, or silence.
You start to wonder: Am I asking for too much? Am I just hard to love?
Feeling misunderstood in a relationship can be one of the most painful, lonely experiences, and it’s also one of the most common.
As a couples therapist, I see this dynamic all the time.
Not because couples don’t love or care for one another, but because miscommunication, especially when fueled by underlying fears or attachment wounds, creates a wall between people who are desperately trying to connect.
Understanding your own patterns, your triggers, and your needs is the first step.
Learning how to communicate in a way that invites connection, not conflict, is the next.
You deserve to feel heard.
You deserve to feel safe.
You deserve to feel like your emotional world matters in your relationship.
If you’re feeling stuck in the cycle of being misunderstood, know that it doesn't have to stay this way.
For more tips on healing communication with your partner, check out my blog - link to read is in my bio!
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