Responsiveness: Can I rely on you to respond to me emotionally?

softer emotions,

I saw that when more withdrawn partners were able to confess their fears of loss and isolation, they could then talk about their longings for caring and connection.

incident with your spouse. What did you use to “win” the fight and prove your innocence?

Partners sometimes can see glimpses of the Demon Dialogue they’re trapped in

Attachment needs and the powerful emotions that accompany them often arise suddenly.

they told me that this fit for them. They told me they now understood their own unspoken longings

women reach out more to others when they feel a lack of connection.

The fourth conversation, Hold Me Tight, is the one that transforms relationships.