Doing what brings me joy makes my partner uncomfortable

Episode Title:
Doing what brings me joy makes my partner uncomfortable

Description:
What do you do when your partner doesn't approve of something you love? How do you stay true to yourself—and your art—without feeling like you're betraying the relationship?

In this episode of Ask Angela: Relationship Advice for Love After Trauma, Angela Amias responds to a listener whose husband struggles with her lifelong passion for burlesque dancing. Although he insists he supports her, his visible discomfort leaves her feeling like she's doing something wrong by pursuing what she loves.

Angela explores:

• The difference between true betrayal and uncomfortable growth

• How inner conflicts in partners can show up in mixed signals

• Why early conversations in relationships don’t always predict future realities

• How to hold onto yourself while navigating a partner’s shifting emotions

• The importance of growing with your partner, not shrinking to make them comfortable

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around pursuing what lights you up—or wondered how to honor your joy while staying connected to your partner—this episode offers honest, grounded guidance for walking that delicate line.

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