A free, three-page printable companion worksheet to help you navigate difficult moments when your partner pulls away. Learn to separate facts from assumptions, communicate your needs clearly, set healthy boundaries, and recognise patterns of mutual effort — without losing yourself in the process.
✦ Notice the Moment — Understand what happened, identify your feelings and needs, and steady yourself before responding.
✦ Choose Your Response — Practise making clear requests, agreeing on reconnection plans, and setting boundaries you can maintain.
✦ Check the Pattern — Reflect on your partner's actions, recognise whether effort is mutual, and decide your next step with greater clarity and self-respect.