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Episode 3022:

Chalene Johnson explores three common types of stress-inducing relationships and offers practical steps for transforming them into healthier connections or walking away when necessary. By recognizing patterns like overgiving, ignored boundaries, and unchangeable dynamics, listeners can reclaim emotional energy and set firm, respectful limits.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/the-three-primary-types-of-stressful-relationships/

Quotes to ponder:

"An SIP is a stress-inducing person. When you interact with them, they usually cause you to feel stressed out."

"In a 90-10 relationship, you are putting in all the work and taking on the responsibility of your friend."

"The only thing to do in this situation is to ignore them or kill them with kindness."

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