How to Reconnect When That Spark Is Missing (4 of 6)

Don’t Rush the Process

Be deliberate and patient. Healing takes time, especially if you’ve both been emotionally checked out. You might feel awkward at first, and that’s okay. Nobody is going to “fix” things in one day. Instead, you need to think of it like gently opening the door again and continuing to make yourself available to them.

Consider Therapy If Needed

Sometimes, disconnection stems from deeper individual struggles that can’t be resolved by simply spending more time together. One or both of you might be carrying trauma, depression, or burnout that can only be addressed with the help of a licensed therapist. Whether you opt for couples or individual counseling, there’s nothing wrong in seeking professional guidance. If anything, it would probably speed up the process of healing your relationship since therapy would give you tools to communicate more effectively and address underlying wounds.