Common couple dynamics that trauma survivors struggle with
Hindustan TimesIn a relationship, healthy communication is required to get things going. But since childhood trauma survivors are often stuck in a mode of self-protection, it inevitably prevents them from being able to connect in healthy and meaningful ways," wrote Therapist Morgan Pommells as she explained how childhood trauma survivors struggle with couple dynamics in a relationship. Common couple dynamics that trauma survivors struggle with "While pursuers may seek out validation and closeness in their adult relationships, withdrawers are focused on retreating and creating emotional distance. This is what happens when your emotional needs weren't consistently met," Morgan added as she noted down the common couple dynamics that trauma survivors struggle with. The withdraw-withdraw cycle: One of the most worrisome relationship dynamics, the withdraw-withdraw dynamic consists of two people who frequently withdraw and shut down in case of conflicts and disagreements.