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How to Turn Resentment into Compassion | Dr. Steve Stosny | #5

Stronger Marriage Connection

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I Don't Like How You're Making Me Feel About Me, Right?

When we fall in love with people who make us feel better about ourselves, that's when we start to get resentful. The more they hate themselves and where they blame it on their partners, the spiral gets a downward spiral. When you're fine in love, you never realize how compassionate, kind, understanding, thoughtful and considerate you could be. But after you start living together, then you didn't realize how selfish, petty you can be. You're starting to reflect the whole self, not just that idealized self, but not.

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