My partner and I moved to his hometown two years ago and I still feel like an outsider in his friend group and community, and now I'm starting to resent him for having this automatic belonging that I have to earn, but I don't know how to say that without sounding jealous.
More people experience this than they realize.
The asymmetry of belonging in a relationship can create an invisible hierarchy that threatens intimacy itself.
“Where Are You with The need to belong — evolutionary foundation?”
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.