CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN - A CONFESSION OF DESIRE

Dr. Martini smiled warmly at them. "These are all excellent goals. Over the coming sessions, we'll work on strategies to improve your communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. It won't be easy, and there may be difficult moments, but if you're both committed to the process, I believe you can come out stronger on the other side." As the session continued, Rebecca and Luca delved deeper into their issues, discussing the impact of Luca's work on their relationship, Rebecca's feelings of isolation, and the ways in which they had both contributed to the emotional distance between them. Dr. Martini guided them through exercises designed to improve their listening skills and encouraged them to express their feelings openly and honestly. By the end of the session, both Rebecca and Luca felt emotionally drained but also hopeful. They had taken the first step on what would be a long and challenging journey, but they were facing it together. As they left Dr. Martini's office, Lu