Does pain lead to detachment or connection?

"When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment"- bell hooks

While there are times when we need to just walk away from a relationship...

There are some people who are just worth the hard work.

We can't guarantee that relational therapy will save your relationship. But we can help you find hope. To stay in it and commit to the relationship, even when you're in pain. Even when you're hurting. That we can help you sit in the pain together and find safe ways to communicate what you need in this.

Relationships aren't easy. Maintaining commitment is a constant challenge. Both people have to want it.

I wonder what happens, though, to the strength of the relationship, if we can move through the pain together?