As a therapist with 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high-achieving, busy couples who are ready to reconnect, rebuild, and thrive together. With a relatable, real-world approach (and a bit of humor), I teach couples practical, time-efficient tools to bridge their unique communication styles, rebuild trust, and find joy in their partnership again.
3 Ways to feel less distant from your partner
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“Ships passing in the night,” that’s how clients have shared with me it feels with their partner. There’s just so much going on that prioritizing their relationship is last on the list. Over time, this is what leads couples to question if there is anything left in their relationship to stick around for. They’ve forgotten how to prioritize their relationship, and when they do, they get angry if their partner isn’t doing it too. Here’s something I want you to try this month to get out of this rut: 1) Sit down weekly for a couple’s check-in. Talk like you do to your friends and don’t focus on what needs to get done with the family or home. This is your time to reconnect. (Need tips for how to do this? Hit reply and let me know) 2) Hug each other with intention. Chest to chest and hold it for at least 30 seconds. I even take a deep breath and say out loud to my husband (and to myself) “Connection.” Sometimes our brains are all over the place and we are not present when we need to be. Saying something that brings you into the present moment can help. 3) Find a way to make your partner laugh every day. Send a funny text or video. Share a horrible “dad joke” or remind them of a funny story from your past. Most of us connect best when we are laughing together. Getting out of autopilot in your relationship takes time and focus, but I promise it's worth it! Try these three tools out this month and let me know how they go! Have a great week, -Katie P.S. Ready for a Relationship Game Plan Call? Let's pinpoint the key shift needed to make more meaningful connections in your relationship with less stress and effort: Book Your Call Here |
Katie Rössler
As a therapist with 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high-achieving, busy couples who are ready to reconnect, rebuild, and thrive together. With a relatable, real-world approach (and a bit of humor), I teach couples practical, time-efficient tools to bridge their unique communication styles, rebuild trust, and find joy in their partnership again.
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