Assuming Everything Will Fall Apart Without You
Feeling that taking a break will turn everything into chaos adds stress and takes a toll on you mentally. Sometimes one partner only likes things done their way, which can take the experience away from the other partner, causing them to be less invested.
Feeling Resentful Toward Your Partner
Resentment is a sign of over-functioning and neglecting your own needs. When these negative feelings build up, it can make you dismiss positive actions from your partner because you’re still carrying the weight of past experiences.
Suppressing Your Own Needs For Your Partner’s
Putting all your energy towards your partner’s needs leads to burnout and unhappiness. This can also come from relying on your partners validation for your own self-worth. To combat this, communication may push the other person to rise to the occasion, though if that doesn’t work it may be time to bring in a third person to offer a different perspective.
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