What Is a Negative Cycle?

Ways to Spot the Pattern and Turn Back Toward Each Other

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Ever notice how some conversations with your partner circle back to the same tender spot, no matter how carefully you begin? That repeating tension is what we call a negative cycle—and in last night’s session Julie showed our group how to spot it, slow it down, and begin shifting the pattern together.

In the full replay (members only) you’ll explore:

  • The question beneath every argument—and how naming it softens defenses.

  • Why anxious partners tend to “protest” and avoidant partners “tune out,” plus kinder moves each can try instead.

  • A three-step check-in that can pause a spiraling conflict and create space for connection.

Curious to see the full meeting—and join live conversations on a biweekly basis? Become a member of Julie’s Group for real-time guidance, replays, Q&A, and a warm community practicing the same skills.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Julie Menanno, MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Relationship Coach. Julie operates a clinical therapy practice in Bozeman, Montana, and leads a global relationship coaching practice with a team of trained coaches. She is an expert in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and specializes in attachment issues within relationships.

Julie is the author of the best-selling book Secure Love, published by Simon and Schuster in January 2024. She provides relationship insights to over 1.3 million Instagram followers and hosts The Secure Love Podcast, where she shares real-time couples coaching sessions to help listeners navigate relational challenges. Julie also hosts a bi-weekly discussion group on relationship and self-help topics. A sought-after public speaker and podcast guest, Julie is dedicated to helping individuals and couples foster secure, fulfilling relationships.

Julie lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband of 25 years, their six children, and their beloved dog. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, Pilates, reading psychology books, and studying Italian.

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