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Scenario

When couples have opposite political coping styles

My partner and I have completely opposite reactions to political news — I get activated and want to talk through everything, they shut down and go silent for days. We used to be able to discuss politics but since the last election cycle we can't even be in the same room when news is on and it's creating this weird tension where we're living separate emotional lives.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people are discovering that their different psychological responses to political stress are creating disconnection in their relationship rather than opportunities for mutual support.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Political psychology?”

Peri

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