My partner and I both love the idea of using board games and playful activities to work through our communication issues, but every time we try, old patterns creep in and the games become another battlefield for the same fights. We can't seem to access actual play when there's so much unresolved between us.
More people experience this than they realize.
Play requires a temporary ceasefire from your usual wars, but some couples keep fighting even in the sandbox.
“Where Are You with Play therapy?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.