Can I overcome resentment in my relationship?

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If you’ve ever experienced resentment, you know it’s a beast to overcome. But is it possible? How can you recover from resentment in your relationship(s) and how can you prevent it from happening in the first place? Tune into this spicy episode to find out!

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This episode’s questions:

How do you notice when resentment is starting to show up in a relationship?

  • Is it possible to overcome resentment?

  • How and when can you address issues in a constructive way that doesn’t feel “naggy”?

  • How does contempt show up in a relationship and what we can do about it?

  • How can you step back when conversations/arguments start to turn sideways?

  • How can you address perceived imbalance in a relationship? How does emotional labor and mental health factor in?

  • What can you do when you’re in therapy and/or working on yourself but the people in your life aren’t willing to meet you in your self-growth? How do you grow together and how do you handle when you’re growing apart?

  • How do you handle jealousy and overcome relationship insecurities?

  • Can we really expect “everything” from one partner? How can we outsource our emotional needs?

  • Why do we place romantic relationships on such a pedestal and often de-prioritize our friendships?

I was definitely asking for myself on this one! 😅


Mia Davis

Mia is the founder behind this site! She is also the host of your favorite new podcast, Asking for Myself. She is passionate about empowering people with the information they need (and deserve) to live their best lives. She is also determined to help sexuality and mental health professionals scale their knowledge and reach more people in need. Her background is in product design and she may or may not watch a little too much reality TV. If you’re a Housewives fan, you’ll be sure to get along…

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