How We Get Into The Cycle of Resentment and Anger With Our Partners

Thrive Like A Parent

Jun 21 2024 • 39 mins

EP:94 On this week’s episode of Thrive Like a Parent podcast we are going to explore strategies for breaking cycles of resentment and rebuilding intimacy in relationships. Some key points I will discuss are: ✅ Working with couples individually on emotional/sensory regulation can be more effective than traditional couples counseling ✅ Accepting your partner as an individual, rather than trying to control them, is important ✅ Focus on your own self-care and regulation to rebuild trust and deeper connection ✅ Understand your own nervous system and learn to self-regulate emotions/behaviors ✅ Avoid over-caring for partner/child, allow them to develop independence ✅ Have open, compassionate conversations about emotional states, not judgment ✅ Teach self-regulation skills to children/partner rather than being the sole regulator ✅ Address underlying issues like dysregulation or disconnection impacting intimacy ✅ Intimacy requires consent, communication, and addressing resentment/anger Focus on yourself, communicate openly with empathy, and support your partner’s self-regulation for a healthier, more intimate relationship. Trust me you don’t want to miss this one. XOXO, Dr. B #thrivelikeaparentpodcast #thrive #parentingpodcast #podcastforwomen #podcastformen #intimacy #connection #intimacyissues #intimacyandconnection #resentment #joyinthejourney #emotionalregulation #sensoryregulation