Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice, Intimacy & Couples Communication
EJ and Tarah Kerwin
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The Partner of an Overfunctioner: Why You Feel Pushed Out (Part 2)
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation Coaching From the outside, it can look like you have the “perfect” partner. They manage everything. They take care of the house, the schedule, the responsibilities. But on the inside… it can feel very different. You may feel: crowded outjudgedlike there’s no room for you to contributeor like nothing you do is ever “right”In this episode, we explore what it’s like to be the partner of an overfunctioner — and why this dynamic often leads to withdrawal, resentment, and disconnection on both sides. This is Part 2 of our Overfunctioning series. (If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we recommend starting there.) In this episode we discuss: • Why overfunctioning can unintentionally push a partner away • How feeling inadequate leads to withdrawal and underfunctioning • The cycle of control and avoidance that keeps couples stuck • Why this dynamic creates a power imbalance in relationships • How resentment builds on both sides of the relationship • The key shift: seeing overfunctioning as anxiety, not control • How couples can begin to move toward collaboration and shared responsibility We also share personal experiences from our own relationship and the patterns we see with couples in our work. If you’ve ever felt like: “There’s no point in trying… it won’t be good enough anyway” —or— “Why do I feel like I’m doing everything alone?” This episode will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface—and how to begin changing the pattern together. Order Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from Amazon Join Our Patreon Community Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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