What to Do When Your Partner Uses Guilt to Win Arguments
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
You are standing in your kitchen holding a coffee cup you don’t remember pouring. Ten
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What to Do When Your Wife Shuts Down During Arguments
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
You know what, I’ve sat with so many couples where one person is asking exactly
The Third Chair: How to Protect What You’re Both Fighting For
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
Imagine a conference table. You are sitting on one side. Your partner, or your ex,
When Your Husband Gives You the Silent Treatment for Days
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
You’re three days in. Maybe four. The house has that specific weight to it, the
How to Stop Stonewalling Your Partner
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
You are sitting on the couch. Your partner is three feet away, and the temperature
What to Do When Your Partner Walks Away During Every Argument
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
Let me sit with that for a moment, because I know how much that hurts.
Examples of Stonewalling Behavior in Marriage
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Start free with Figlet. You bring something up. Something
How to Communicate with Someone Who Stonewalls
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
Let me be real with you about stonewalling, because I think most of the advice
Is Stonewalling a Trauma Response or Manipulation?
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
You ask a question. You share a hurt. And what comes back is nothing. The
How Long Does Stonewalling Last in Relationships?
Figs O'Sullivan
April 11, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. Start free with Figlet. You are standing in the
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