Can a Relationship Survive When Only One Person Does the Work?
When only one person does the work, can a relationship last? That’s the big question we answer on this episode of Last First Date Radio. — The age old question: when only one person does the work, can a relationship last? Dr. Lee Baucom has spent over three decades helping people shift from a disconnected marriage to a loving and connected relationship, even if only one is trying. In this episode: What is a Pause Button Marriage? What are the three levels of connection? What can only one partner do to save a relationship? EP 704: Lee Baucom – Can a Relationship Survive When Only One Person Does the Work? Highlights of this episode: Signs of a one-sided relationship If you’re dating and notice things are one-sided: carrying emotional weight is a yellow/red flag. Notice patterns within yourself in a long-term relationship that feels one-sided: stepping in unasked, always planning, feeling resentful. Hidden vs. stated contributions: partners often overestimate thei...