239: Two Ways Pursuers Can Calm Down & Love Their Withdrawing Partner

Published: July 17, 2020, midnight

b'Pursuers have beautiful motives to push toward their partners - wanting more connection, more intimacy and more sex. But they often feel rejected and are told they are too much which escalates the cycle.\\n Learn two things that help the pursuer calm down. 1) Remind yourself that you have good intentions to create change. 2) Use an image of someone who made you feel safe - a therapist, parent, grandparent or even of yourself comforting a younger version of yourself. See how taking a wider lens including both peoples vulnerabilities can stop the pursuer-distance cycle.\\n Subscribe to get all the latest episodes!\\n Dedicated to Dr. Jeanne Yorke.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'