How to Not Lose Yourself When Supporting an Unmotivated Partner

 


This is something I see come up again and again in my work with couples.

One partner feels stuck, unmotivated, disengaged, or emotionally checked out. The other partner feels frustrated, overwhelmed, and increasingly alone in carrying the emotional weight of the relationship.

Whether one partner isn’t working or they’re just not showing up emotionally, it can feel confusing and painful, especially when they’re physically there but emotionally unreachable.

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