S4 Ep127 - Avoid Holiday Disappointment: Communicating Needs & Expectations in Long-Term Love

The holidays are meant to feel magical, yet for so many women in long-term marriages, they feel heavy and disappointing. You’re carrying the emotional load, managing the details, and hoping your partner will “just know” what you need, but those unspoken expectations often lead to frustration and resentment.

Here’s the truth:
You’re not disappointed because he doesn’t care.
You’re disappointed because the expectations lived in your head, not in the relationship.

In this episode, building on last week’s Couple Bubble conversation, we explore how attachment patterns, shadow triggers, and hyper-independence shape the way you ask for support, or don’t.

You’ll learn:

• Why “I’ll just do it myself” feels safer
• How that energy repels the support you actually crave
• Why communication breaks down when you’re overwhelmed
• A simple embodied way to share what you need
• How to receive support without guilt or shutdown

These tools will help you feel more supported, connected, and like a true team, not just during the holidays, but all year long.

✨ Pair this with last week’s episode for a powerful relationship shift.

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