What is stonewalling??

In this episode of the Richer Marriage Show, Tyler answers the questions why does my partner shut down? As part of the Better Relationship Communication Series, this videos offers marriage advice on stopping shutdown from happening. One of the marriage communication issues in marriage is when your partner shuts down. This shutdown is called Stonewalling. Within this video Tyler explain what stonewalling is, why stonewalling happens. Points out stonewalling behavior, and most importantly how to stop stonewalling in your marriage. If you follow these stonewalling/shutdown antidote you will be on the path to manage conflict in marriage, and start to develop a healthy marriage. Question of the Day - How does stonewalling show up in your relationship? Top Takeaways From This Episode 1:30 - Quick review from the better relationship communication series 2:44 - What is stonewalling? 3:01 - Stonewalling behavior - Being Gone 3:15 - Stonewalling behavior - Self Medicating 3:33 - Stonewalling behavior - Cell Phones 4:05 - Stonewalling behavior - Leaving 5:03 - Why is stonewalling so bad? 5:35 - Questions of the day! 5:53 - Why does stonewalling happen? 7:05 - How to stop Stonewalling 7:22 - Stonewalling Antidote - Soothe Yourself - If your the stonewaller 8:34 - Stonewalling Antidote - Picking the right time 9:22 - Stonewalling Antidote - Taking A Time Out 11:55 - Stonewalling Antidote - Give your Partner Options 12:24 -Stonewalling Antidote - Lovingly Share 13:09 - Stonewalling Antidote - Focus on the Here & Now Linked Videos & Resources 4 Toxic Relationship Behavior (John Gottman's 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse) Criticism -    • How do I stop criticism in my relationship?   Contempt -    • How do I stop contempt in my relationship?   Defensiveness -    • How to stop being defensive in your marriage!   About Richer Life Counseling Richer Life Counseling is group psychotherapy practice located in Las Vegas, NV. Our therapist specializes in a number of mental health and relationship issues. Our channel is built to share knowledge about all things mental health. You can learn more about our group practice at www.RicherLifeCounseling.com The Richer Marriage Show is a weekly show that is devoted to help form strong relationships. Our goal is to teach the world about having strong relationships. Tyler Rich is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Nevada.