Emotional distance often develops without a crisis, betrayal, or defining issue. In high-functioning couples, it can emerge gradually, through slight shifts in how partners respond to each other, how available they are emotionally, and how much vulnerability feels safe to share. Couples who experience this drifting apart frequently report that nothing is ‘wrong’ in any obvious way, yet something essential is missing.

Walking into your first couples therapy session can feel daunting. You might be wondering what to expect, whether you’ll be put on the spot, or if your partner will finally hear what you’ve been trying to say. Perhaps you’re both hopeful, or maybe one of you is more hesitant than the other. Whatever you’re feeling right now it’s okay.

Have you ever wondered why certain patterns keep appearing in your relationships? Why trust feels so difficult, or why emotional intimacy sometimes seems impossible? The experiences we have as children, especially when they involve abuse or neglect, can leave lasting imprints on our hearts and minds.

Have you ever shared something deeply personal with someone you’re close with, only to receive a response that made you wonder if they were really listening? Or perhaps you’ve felt that hollow ache of disappointment when someone who claims to love you seems to misunderstand who you truly are?