Katie thought her recovery was going well and
decided to celebrate another sobriety birthday. She felt connected with her
partner and loved her nightly AA meetings. Katie finally felt happiness and
seemed to think that happiness was a possibility in her life. As Katie recovery
progressed in a positive way, her relationship with Jim seemed to fall apart.
In recent months, they stopped going out on dates, and doing activities all
together that they used to do. They felt tension and silence would always become
heavy when they were around each other. When they did try to talk, they ended
up arguing. Now Katie and Jim just avoid each other all together.
What should Katie and Jim do in this situation?
How can they fix their situation?
Navarra, D. B. (2012). Recovering Couples: How to
Develop a Deeper Friendship with Your Partner . Retrieved from Couples in
Addiction Recovery: http://bobnavarra.wordpress.com/
Katie and Jim have to try to recognize when they are trying to reach out to each other. They should then respond and acknowledge one another verbally or non-verbally. Studies have shown that if a partner is being ignored and rejected, that partner will stop trying to talk or reach out to them.
ReplyDeleteRecovering couples like Katie and Jim are challenged with finding a place for recovery in the relationship. Regardless of Katie situation or Jim situation, a better partnership means progress in improving and strengthening a relationship and as well as a friendship.