Relationship Compare and Despair

About this episode

The episode discusses the negative effects of comparing one's relationship to others and offers insights on overcoming these feelings.

203 "That couple is just so in love…so much more than we are!" "How come we can’t communicate like that?" "What's wrong with our relationship that my husband doesn't look at me like that?" Ever sounded like that in your head? Ever compared your relationship, or your spouse, to other couples or spouses…and then felt even more unhappy about your relationship? Clients ask me about this often. It's so common that there is a term for it: Compare and despair. Today, we are c...

People in this episode

Host: Hannah Brooks

Topics covered

• relationship comparison
• communication
• emotional health
• couples therapy
• self-esteem

Keywords

• relationship compare
• despair
• couples
• communication issues
• self-worth

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