Struggling with conflict, communication, or feeling disconnected from your partner? PACT couple therapy offers a framework for building a relationship that can weather any storm. We break it down using one powerful metaphor: your relationship is a ship, and here's how to make it seaworthy.

The flat "I'm fine." The conversations that have shrunk to a few syllables. The teenager who used to talk now answers in shrugs. When a young person pulls away or pushes back, it can feel like rejection — but underneath most of it is something quieter and harder to name. A guide for parents on what's really going on, and what actually helps.