<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2183881/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In today’s episode of Relationship Reset: Reignite, Reconnect, Rebuild, we dive deep into the myth of busyness and explore how it may actually be a cover for emotional avoidance in long-term relationships. If your life feels like an endless game of Tetris, juggling back-to-back meetings, appointments, and to-do lists—you're not alone. But what if some of that busyness isn’t just life coming at you? What if it's a way to avoid facing deeper issues in your relationship?Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Understanding the difference between being "busy" and avoiding emotional intimacy</li><li>The metaphor of juggling glass balls vs. rubber balls: Why your relationship is a glass ball that deserves your attention</li><li>How busyness can become a shield from facing tough conversations and deepening your emotional connection</li><li>Reflection questions for couples to assess whether they are emotionally avoiding each other</li><li>Tips on carving out space for emotional presence and connection in your relationship</li></ul>Reflective Questions to Consider (with Your Partner):<ol><li>What am I juggling right now? Which of these are truly glass and which ones might be rubber?</li><li>Have I been choosing busyness as a buffer against vulnerability in my relationship?</li><li>When was the last time I felt emotionally connected to my partner?</li><li>Are there moments when I avoid slowing down because I don’t know how to be with my partner anymore?</li><li>What's one small shift I could make this week to carve out space for emotional presence in my relationship?</li></ol><a href='https://katierossler.com/relationship-game-plan-call'>Relationship Game Plan Call</a> <a href='https://katierossler.com/18-questions'>Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples</a> <a href='https://www.katierossler.co/goal-workbook'>Couples Goal Setting Workbook</a> <a href='https://forms.gle/qqJXm4cXcMzVU3AJ9'>Submit a Dear Katie episode question</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/'>Follow Katie Rössler on Instagram</a>

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