12. A RELATIONSHIP CAN BE UN-HEALTHY EVEN IF IT IS NOT ABUSIVE. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF AN UN-HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE IT HEALTHIER?
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21. RELATIONSHIPS TAKE TIME, ENERGY, AND CARE TO MAKE THEM HEALTHY, BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER INGREDIENTS IN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP?
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Notes de l'éditeur
As understandable as this response can be, it is still hugely destructive. It builds walls. Rather than allow room for connectedness, the foundation for conflict resolution, it tends to breed emotional distance. Defensiveness blocks healing and forgiveness.
Stonewallers withdraw partly because they can feel overwhelmed with emotion. They may keep their faces expressionless, avoid eye contact, hold their posture rigid, avoid any signs of listening such as nodding or encouraging sounds. They radiate icy distance and disapproval to their partners.
