We've been together for three years and I still feel like I'm performing a version of myself that I think my partner wants to see rather than just being who I am. When I try to bring up anything that feels too real or messy, I watch myself editing in real time and I don't know how to stop.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between who you are and who you think you need to be for love is creating a distance that intimacy cannot cross.
“Where Are You with Communication With a Partner?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.