212: Avoiding Newlywed and Long Term Relationship Pitfalls

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The Third Pillar Of A Secure Relationship (Knowing Your Cycle)

In this episode, we explore what a negative relationship cycle is and why couples get stuck repeating the same patterns during conflict. We explain how protective moves like criticism, shutdown, fixing, or withdrawal are attempts to regain safety—not signs that one partner is “th ...  Show more

Safety In Sameness: Quick Advice

Couples Values Construction for 2026⁠ Here you can find some more instruction on how to construct your values as a couple as well as the values list. ⁠HOLD ME TIGHT - Workshop Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2026⁠ Join Cayla Bozovich, LPC, EFCT for a jam packed and fun weekend of learning abou ...  Show more

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