Why I Shut Down in Conflict: Facing My Avoidant Patterns

为何在冲突中我选择逃避:直面我的回避模式

Relationship Renovation | Couples | Love | Advice | Intimacy | Communication | Marriage

2025-10-24

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In this deeply personal episode, Tarah interviews EJ about his avoidant tendencies — why he used to shut down during conflict, how it affected their relationship, and what it took to start feeling safe enough to stay present when things got hard. Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching Or email us directly at coaching@relationshiprenovation.com with the subject line “Couples Coaching Application.”  Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Take the Emotional Safety Assessment Quiz Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  • Today on the Relationship Renovation Podcast, EJ did not know we were doing this episode.

  • He was in the hot seat.

  • I interviewed his avoidance.

  • Avoidance is not bad.

  • However, it can keep us separate, especially during difficult times.

  • So give today a listen.

  • I feel like it was very vulnerable, cathartic, eye-opening, and we're hoping that you can get something out of it too.

  • Hello, everybody, and welcome to the Relationship Renovation Podcast.

  • I'm Tara Kerwin.

  • Hey, Tara.

  • My name is EJ Kerwin.

  • Hello, EJ.

  • So today is kind of different.

  • We actually just recorded another podcast on being really attuned with your partner,

  • but also being able to say what you need and that your partner is receptive to that.

  • And so right after that podcast ended, I had this really great idea,

  • and EJ has no idea what this podcast episode is about.

  • Well, call it that you're kind of in the hot seat, but I don't want to call it hot seat.

  • I want to call it like wifey reflection seat.

  • Okay.