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When partners feel threatened by each other's self-advocacy

My husband says he supports my therapy and self-work but every time I start setting boundaries or advocating for myself more, he gets defensive and says I'm becoming selfish, and I can't tell if he's right or if this is what growth actually looks like.

Mira
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

One person's movement toward healthy self-regard is destabilizing a relationship built on their previous self-abandonment.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Self-love — what it actually means?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.