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Break the cycle of avoidance in your relationship from "summary" of The Sex-Starved Marriage by Michele Weiner Davis
Avoidance is a common strategy used by couples who are struggling in their relationship. When there is tension or conflict, it's easy to avoid dealing with it in the hopes that it will go away on its own. However, this only leads to a cycle of avoidance that can be damaging to the relationship in the long run. Breaking the cycle of avoidance means facing the issues head-on and addressing them openly and honestly. This requires both partners to be willing to have difficult conversations and make changes in order to improve the relationship. It may feel uncomfortable or scary at first, but avoiding the issues will only lead to more problems down the line. To break the cycle of avoidance, it's important for both partners to be willing to take responsibility for their part in the issues at hand. This means being abl...
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