The Angry Therapist Podcast

← The Angry Therapist Podcast14 oct. · 21 min

Am I starting to resent my partner?

Am I starting to resent my partner?14 oct.21 min

Resentment rarely comes from one big moment. More often, it builds through the small things we don't talk about: the dishes, the forgotten gestures, the mental load, and the feeling that you're the only one making an effort.

I talk about how these everyday frustrations become evidence of deeper hurt, why unresolved conflict makes resentment grow, and how to repair the damage before years of disappointment turn into distance.

I talk about:

• How small moments of hurt build into long-term resentment

• The invisible mental load of maintaining a relationship

• Why the dishes are rarely just about the dishes

• How the stories we tell ourselves amplify frustration

• Asking for what you need before it becomes a demand

• Why conflict is inevitable but repair is essential

• Creating a safe space for difficult conversations

• Using empathy, self-awareness, and accountability to repair emotional wounds

If you’re tired of knowing what you need to change but still repeating the same patterns, 31 Days to Get Out of Your Own Way is for you.