Many partners can begin to feel improvement during the stabilization phase.
Early improvements often include being able to talk again, having less volatile conversations, and feeling more confident that the conflict can be addressed. Partners may not have solved the deeper issues yet, but they may notice that day-to-day interactions become more professional, less avoidant, and less emotionally charged.
The full engagement may take longer, but the first signs of improvement often come from restoring enough safety and structure for partners to communicate more effectively.