15/10/2025
Have you ever chased your partner for closeness, only for them to pull away?
That push-and-pull dynamic is so common. It’s called the pursue–withdraw dance.
One partner feels anxious when there’s distance and pushes harder to reconnect. The other feels pressure and shuts down to cope, which makes the first partner push even more. Around and around it goes.
The truth is, it’s not about who’s right or wrong. It’s about two people doing their best to feel safe in love. Once you see the pattern, you can start changing how you reach for each other.
💫 Awareness is the first step toward connection.