My wife says I shut down emotionally whenever we fight and she's right but I don't know how to stay present when conflict feels like I'm about to be destroyed.
More people experience this than they realize.
The nervous system activates ancient protection patterns when intimacy triggers feel like existential threats.
“Where Are You with Attachment in adult relationships?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.