About this episode

This episode discusses the feelings of powerlessness parents experience regarding their adult child's difficult marriage and offers insights on managing those emotions.

Let us know what you think about the podcast! Episode 213 - You Can't Fix Your Adult Child's Marriage: When You Feel Powerless, part 4 of the series about your adult child's difficult spouse. If you’ve tried everything—rewriting texts, walking on eggshells, apologizing for things you’re not sure you did—and the relationship still feels strained, this episode is for you. We talk about what powerlessness really is, why shame and grief often come with it, and how to shift from trying to control ...

People in this episode

Host: Tina Gosney

Topics covered

• adult child
• marriage
• powerlessness
• shame
• grief
• control

Keywords

• adult child
• marriage
• powerlessness
• shame
• grief
• control
• relationships

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