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Disrupting the Underfunctioning/Overfunctioning Dynamic

Reimagining Love

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The Hidden Benefits of Over Functioning

There can be some hidden benefits of over functioning. Other people express admiration for you, about how much you do in your relationship and this might feel to you like a self esteem booster. Try to remember that you actually were born fully worthy with nothing to prove. You don't need to work hard in order to feel worthy of partnership either. What am i afraid is going to happen if i let go of management leadership control in this area? What am i dreading? And if that dreaded situation were to play out, how would i feel?

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