Relationship Therapy in Richmond

 


It’s a quiet evening, and you and your partner are sitting side by side.

Maybe there’s something you’ve been wanting to say…something small, but real.

You start to open your mouth… and then pause.

The words get caught somewhere between your chest and your throat.

You tell yourself it’s not the right time.
You scroll your phone.
You change the subject.
You pretend you’re fine.

You’re not necessarily avoiding the conversation; you’re actually avoiding the feeling.

That uncomfortable flutter in your chest, the lump in your throat, the what-if that says:

What if they don’t get it? What if it pushes them away?

That’s what vulnerability feels like, the tension between wanting to be seen and wanting to be safe.

If this sounds like you, it might be time to explore what’s happening beneath that hesitation.

🪞 Read the full blog — “How Vulnerability Can Bring You and Your Partner Closer”— for practical ways to regulate your nervous system and build emotional safety in your relationships.

https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/therapy-blog


Location: Richmond, CA, USA

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