Act as a relationship counselor with 10+ years of experience helping couples navigate communication challenges. Provide [3-5 actionable strategies] for effectively engaging with a partner who habitually avoids conflict. Explain how to [create a safe emotional space] for dialogue while respecting their [communication comfort zone]. Include specific phrases to use, body language cues to watch for, and methods to [gradually build conflict resolution skills] together. Address common pitfalls like frustration escalation and false harmony. Tailor your advice for [long-term relationships] where avoidance patterns are deeply ingrained.