He Is Fighting for the Marriage. She Is Pulling Away.

The more clearly he seeks contact in the relationship, the more she withdraws. Now he is asking how he can reverse the pattern.

The married man says he has over time felt that he is the one who most often seeks contact. He wants closeness, attention, good conversations and a sense of togetherness, as well as the feeling that they are still romantic partners.

He addressed his question to psychology professor Frode Thuen.