My wife and I got through the worst fight of our marriage three weeks ago but she's still sleeping in the guest room 'to give us space' and I don't know if she's still processing or if this is her way of saying something's permanently broken. We're being kind to each other but there's no warmth, and I'm scared to ask what she's really thinking.
More people experience this than they realize.
The protective space created for healing has become a liminal state that neither person knows how to exit without risking further damage.
“Where Are You with Repair after conflict?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.