#108 - Paige's Perspective: Complimenting vs Completing Your Partner

Have an episode suggestion? Text us! Interdependence is important in our most intimate relationships. When one partner breaks down, we often find ourselves filling their cup and leaving ourselves empty. This is fine and well in relationships, but when addiction is involved the prolonged and persistent nature of the lack of support will leave you playing the role of both people...carrying an immense amount of weight. It's unsustainable. Rather than relying completely on someone to carry the traits you lack to "complete you" I like to think of a partner as a shining example of the traits I should develop as we work toward being two complimentary individuals, interdependent. Don't give up on your development such that you are left motionless and lost if anything happens to your relationship. In my opinion, this idea strengthens a marriage when both people are working toward this, not weaken. My goal has always been to be preferably with my partner, but fully capable without. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here