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How skill imbalances in relationships create resentment

My partner is a much better cook than me and I've stopped trying because I know mine will never be as good, but then I resent being dependent on them for decent meals.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You have abandoned your own development out of comparison and now feel both inadequate and resentful about the resulting dependency.

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