Addressing Resentments in Relationships

3/10/2022

Resentments Are Toxic to Relationships

Repeated experiences of slights and mistreatments that are unresolved build resentment in relationships.

When we address them along the way, they have less power over us and our relationships have a better opportunity to function at their best.

Resolving built up resentments is a more challenging task but worthy of our attention.

Resentment is usually built over time with unresolved conflict and mistreatment.

Resentment is a consistent disappointment, hurt and anger that erodes relationships.

Ways to Address Resentments:

express feelings
assert needs
have and resolve conflict well

be direct instead of passive-aggressive
adjust expectations
do internal work
reduce contact
end relationship

Resentments are toxic to our relationships with others and ourselves.

Resentments can also come from personalizing others' in/actions in ways that reinforce our core beliefs.

Being curious and compassionate with our resentment allows us clarity in how to address it.

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11/15/2022 08:16:04 am

It's normal to feel resentful in relationships from time to time. After all, we're only human and we're bound to have disagreements and conflict. However, it's important to address these resentments in a healthy way before they fester and cause further damage to the relationship. One way to do this is to simply talk to your partner about what's bothering you. It can be difficult to open up and be vulnerable, but it's important to communicate your feelings in order to work through them. Another way to address resentments is to journal about them or to talk to a trusted friend or therapist. This can help you to process your feelings and to develop a plan for how to address them with your partner.