How Desire Becomes Conditional
From the Journal Isabella Rose Alonzo-Gatti, LMFT From the Journal Isabella Rose Alonzo-Gatti, LMFT

How Desire Becomes Conditional

Desire doesn’t disappear all at once. It narrows—becoming careful, watchful, and conditional. This piece explores what actually happens when sex stops feeling free, and how safety—not effort—is what brings desire back.

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The Body Revolts
Isabella Rose Alonzo-Gatti, LMFT Isabella Rose Alonzo-Gatti, LMFT

The Body Revolts

When a partner shuts down in conflict, it’s not rejection — it’s the body trying to protect itself. This post unpacks why shutdown happens, why it gets misread, and how couples repair once safety comes back online.

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