Your childhood shapes how your nervous system recognizes love—through conflict, affection, emotional validation, and unspoken family rules. This post explores how early experiences influence adult attachment, communication, and emotional reactions, and how to break old patterns without blaming the past by building healthier skills, boundaries, and connection.

December can amplify relationship stress, emotional exhaustion, family triggers, and unspoken expectations often lead to misunderstandings. In this episode, we break down why couples argue more during the holidays and share practical strategies to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and protect connection during a high-pressure season.