When There's an Emotional Balance in a Relationship

caregivers that are chronically thrust into this role, over time, developed a great need for control. When this grows the caregiver becomes addicted to the sense of having everything under their control. Resentment is a clear indication that boundaries haven't been set. We only resent in relationships where we actually haven't stopped and said, look, there's something that is not doesn't feel fair, that doesn't feel mutual.