Connection · Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min
Why couples stop talking, and what disappears first
Why couples stop talking usually starts small: the daily disclosures fade before the fights do, and noticing that fade early is what brings couples back.
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Writing on connection
Articles on the small things that keep couples close: noticing, attention, the everyday warmth that makes a relationship feel like home.
Connection · Jun 28, 2026 · 8 min
How to reconnect with your partner when you've drifted
How to reconnect with your partner after a long stretch of ordinary days when something drifted quietly. A practical guide to rebuilding closeness.
Connection · Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min
Why recurring arguments in a relationship keep showing up
Recurring arguments in a relationship aren't usually about what they seem to be about. A look at what keeps the same fight coming back and how to name the loop.
Connection · Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min
How to reconnect after a fight, once the heat is gone
How to reconnect after a fight: let your body settle, lead with a small repair, and come back together before you try to resolve who was right.
Connection · Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min
What to do when you feel distant from your partner
Feeling distant from your partner tends to mean one of two different things, with different fixes. How to tell which problem you're actually in.
Connection · May 29, 2026 · 4 min
How to have better conversations with your partner
How to have better conversations with your partner: what usually gets in the way, and a few simple moves that change where conversations end up.
Connection · May 24, 2026 · 8 min
What emotional connection in a relationship looks like
Emotional connection in a relationship is built in small moments, not big ones. What attunement is, why it differs from agreement, and why both matter.
Connection · May 18, 2026 · 3 min
How to feel close to your partner without big gestures
Five small attentional moves that help you feel close to your partner: no reservations, no occasions, just the ordinary moments you already have.
Connection · May 15, 2026 · 3 min
Small rituals for couples that quietly hold things together
A look at the small rituals for couples that hold a relationship together, and why a hug at the door can matter more than a scheduled date night.