subject: How to Overcome Emotional Distance in Marriage – Ways to Get Closer to Your Spouse [print this page] How to Overcome Emotional Distance in Marriage Ways to Get Closer to Your Spouse
You obviously can't ignore any issues that may have come between the two of you that have contributed to the emotional distance you both are feeling. Work on clearing the table and do it in a compassionate and understanding way. Show your partner that you want to work through the problems in your marriage without pointing the finger of blame at them alone. Don't immediately jump into defensive mode if they start listing off the things they feel you do wrong within the relationship. Instead, take it as constructive criticism and learn from it. With some patience and understanding the two of you can rebuild your marriage so it's stronger than it's ever been.
