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Decoding Attachment Styles · August 3 · 20 min

What To Do When Partner Can't Give You What You Need

It is frustrating when a partner can't give you what you need especially after they promised or implied they could. We try to change them - or their mind. We hope they can change and become the person we thought they were when we first met. We struggle with the fear of the relationship ending, lashing out with hurtful words, doing things that causes more damage - and then regretting them all when we are calm. This episodes walks you through what you can do before the damage is done. Breathing tips as promised in this episode - Practice 5 minutes a day and build from there Focus on your breathing and learn its natural rhythm before you do anything. Intentionally breathe deeply - in and out. Ask your doctor about box breathing exercises and if it's right for you. This is great for calming the nervous system and helping us respond with clear intentions instead of reacting. Please leave a review... I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Support the show

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It is frustrating when a partner can't give you what you need especially after they promised or implied they could. 

We try to change them - or their mind. 

We hope they can change and become the person we thought they were when we first met. 

We struggle with the fear of the relationship ending, lashing out with hurtful words, doing things that causes more damage - and then regretting them all when we are calm. 

This episodes walks you through what you can do before the damage is done. 

Breathing tips as promised in this episode -

  • Practice 5 minutes a day and build from there
  • Focus on your breathing and learn its natural rhythm before you do anything. 
  • Intentionally breathe deeply - in and out. 
  • Ask your doctor about box breathing exercises and if it's right for you. This is great for calming the nervous system and helping us respond with clear intentions instead of reacting.

Please leave a review...

I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode.

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