Ep. 170: Q&A: How do I Establish Boundaries and Gain Respect in My Relationship?

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we’re answering a question submitted by one of our listeners that doesn’t feel respected in their relationship, especially in times of conflict or disagreement. They write, “Sometimes I feel like my partner doesn’t respect me when she’s upset; she swears and can get very upset. How do I deal with this?”

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🌟 Some Big Takeaways from this Episode:

1. Safe Communication: The importance of being in relationship where it is safe for you to have difficult communication with your partner
2. Alone Not Lonely: How to be alone with yourself to get clear about how you will and will not be treated, to set boundaries within your relationship
3. Follow-Through: Taking in your partners response to your boundaries as information to help you decide if you want to accept how they are willing to love you and stay in relationship with them

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