Withholding is the opposite of being someone’s whole true self. In any relationship, withholding is refusing to communicate or connect to dominate.
When noticing withholding, it helps to see the power dynamics in the relationship. Instead of controlling and dominating, mutuality is a better way to support both sides. When the scale tips to only work for one, there isn’t much relationship to begin with.
With withholding as a pattern, examining the belief behind it helps.
What makes a relationship good?
