Here’s the thing: you’re not a horrible person for unconsciously sabotaging your relationship. Your unhealthy habits have nothing to do with who you are as a person but it says everything about your past and what you’ve been through.
So in today’s episode, let’s take a hard look at the ways you may be self-sabotaging your relationship and the reasons why you may be doing this. Once you gain a deeper understanding as to why you may be doing these behaviors, you can do better and choose to heal.
In this episode mp3:
- 01:58 - 8 ways you may be sabotaging your relationship
- 04:47 - The wounded beliefs that fuel your behavior
- 06:26 - Words to watch out for when you’re in conflict
- 08:57 - What you’re REALLY trying to communicate
- 17:41 - How past trauma plays a huge role in how you act out
- 21:57 - Why it’s hard for your partner to respond when you react
Resources and links mentioned in this episode
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- Listen to Episode 5: How to Respond, Not React
- Join the Choosing to Heal Community and Book Club
- Full Show Notes HERE
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