​Some conversations feel impossible. The same pattern, again. The silence after. The distance that grows.

​Sound familiar?

​Are you avoiding certain topics because they always go sideways? Arguing about the same things with no real change? Stuck in patterns you don't know how to interrupt? Or simply wanting to strengthen what's already good?

​This evening is for you.

​Somatic therapist Lisa Rose brings her Conscious Connection workshop to Absent. This is a group experiential evening for couples: not theoretical, not a lecture, but real practice in a room with other couples doing the same work.

​Because change only happens when you actually do something different.

​What if no topic felt off-limits? You felt confident navigating conflict? You moved from rupture to repair - and came out closer?

​You'll practice how to:

• ​Interrupt harmful patterns the moment they start

• ​Communicate so you both actually feel heard

• ​Stay grounded when triggered (because it happens)

• ​Turn conflict into deeper connection and understanding

• ​Bring more play, presence, and pleasure into your relationship

​This is for you if:

​✓ You're doing well and want to deepen your connection

​✓ You're building a strong foundation early on

​✓ You're ready to move from knowing to doing - together

​Not designed for couples in active crisis or high conflict.

​TICKETS (per couple)

​🎟 Standard - €44 For non-members. Book at: www.absent.tech/tickets

​💜 Absent Members - €30 Already a member? Book your member ticket here.

​✦ Join Absent + Attend - €44

​Not a member yet? Join now and get the member rate (€30) + your first month of Absent Events membership (€15). All Absent events (8+ per month) are free for members from day one. Cancel anytime.

​About Lisa Rose Lisa is a Somatic Therapist who helps couples move beyond talking about patterns into actually changing them through real-time, body-based practices that build connection, communication, and repair.

​Questions? You can reach out to Lisa directly @thepleasureexpert on Instagram.

​​About Absent

​Absent is a phone-free creative third space and café in Principe Real where time is yours again. The kind you used to waste beautifully.

​Every experience at Absent is designed around presence.

​​What to Expect

• ​Offline, always - Phones go in secure pouches and stay with you.

• ​A beautifully designed space where every color, texture and detail makes presence effortless

• ​Café & Bar - Specialty coffee, freshly boiled chai, Portuguese wines, craft beers, and artisanal sodas, baked goods from local bakeries and rotating food menu from local chefs.

• ​All of the infrastructure, none of the pressure - high quality art supplies, craft materials, books, board games, brain fitness workbooks, introspection kits and more.

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