2-minute read — by BTES Staff
Any athlete knows that showing up to the game is not enough to win: They have to have their head in the game, and apply their full effort and focus in order to play skillfully and effectively.
Yet, this philosophy is often forgotten in the realm of relationships, especially when routine and security lead to complacency. Tension and resentment often build over time when one partner feels the other is physically present, but doesn’t really seem to be fully engaged or contributing sincere effort to the relationship. This pattern may take any number of specific forms, from irritation at seemingly minor transgressions (“You left your dishes in the sink AGAIN!”), to a sense of lost romance and connection (date night has lost its spark).
Underlying these symptoms are deeper issues that have been slowly percolating to the surface; issues which can be successfully resolved in therapy. With the aide of a skilled therapist to identify and deal with the real causes beneath the superficial symptoms, partners can learn to re-engage in the relationship with greater skill, dedication, and effort, cultivating the connection they desire.
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