Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Encore: S04 Ep 09 - Alexis’s Controlling Family
Apr 9, 2024
A woman named Alexis seeks advice on how to set boundaries with her controlling family who pressure her to get married and have a baby. The podcast explores the complexities of navigating family relationships, struggles with sharing emotions, fear and vulnerability, and the impact of family expectations on personal desires. It emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries, open communication, and embracing one's true self.
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- Setting healthy boundaries with family regarding personal timelines for marriage and children.
- Recognizing the impact of family dynamics and generational patterns on personal relationships and emotional expression.
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Setting Boundaries with Family Pressures
Alexis is caught between the pressures of her family and her own desires for her relationship. She wants to set boundaries with her parents who constantly pressure her and her partner to get married and have a baby. Despite discussing her timeline with her partner and feeling happy with their decisions, her parents' expectations continue to cause anxiety and strain in her relationship. Alexis is ready to assert herself as an adult and have an open conversation with her dad to request that he stops bringing up the topic. She also wants to improve communication with her boyfriend, express gratitude for his support, and encourage more open discussions about their future plans.
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