This communication pattern is linked to relationship dissatisfaction and sexual distress
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Recent research found that couples exhibiting demand-withdrawal communication during sexual conflicts reported lower relationship and sexual satisfaction, higher sexual distress, and a decline in relationship satisfaction over time, regardless of gender.
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Original Title: Couples who exhibit a communication pattern known as demand-withdrawal during discussions about sexual conflicts experience lower levels of relationship and sexual satisfaction. Demand-withdrawal occurs when one partner pushes to discuss a problem, while the other disengages from the conversation.