Couples: Avoidance Is Still a Form of Communication

Many couples avoid conflict in the name of peace. But unspoken tension doesn’t disappear — it accumulates.

Avoidance often looks like changing the subject, staying busy, using humour, or telling yourself “it’s not worth it.” Over time, distance grows, resentment builds, and intimacy fades.

In therapy, we explore what avoidance protects you from — and what it costs you. Learning how to tolerate discomfort, speak clearly, and repair after conflict can dramatically shift a relationship.

Healthy conflict isn’t loud or dramatic. It’s honest, contained, and followed by repair.