Cognitive Regulation perspective
CR maps the interaction loop, identifies the regulation state each partner drops into under stress, and rehearses new moves so the loop stops repeating.
Common signs
- Same argument on repeat, different words.
- Walking on eggshells or shutting down to keep the peace.
- Loss of intimacy, warmth or sexual connection.
- Contempt, criticism or stonewalling has crept in.
It is rarely about the dishes
Surface fights are usually a proxy for a deeper regulation mismatch. CR gets to that layer without blame.
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