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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 5 MIN

180: Why Playing the Victim Is Wrecking Your Relationship (And What to Do Instead)

from Growth Over Easy: Relationship Skills for Long-Term Love · host Lilly Rachels

In this episode, Lilly breaks down how victim mentality shows up in relationships and why it keeps couples stuck. She explains what happens when one or both people make change dependent on the other person apologizing first, changing first, or growing first, and why real change starts when you take ownership of what you actually control: you.In this episode, you’ll learn:* How victim mentality shows up in unhealthy relationship dynamics* Why making your partner the problem keeps you stuck* Why waiting for your partner to go first stunts the growth of the relationship* Why blame keeps you powerless* How radical responsibility gives you agency and autonomy* Why taking ownership allows you to become part of the solutionEmail Lilly:If you’re seeing this victim pattern show up in your relationship dynamic and you want support, email Lilly.Email: [email protected] a free consult: https://calendar.app.google/zsmc4BbDodcmFVh57 Get full access to Growth Over Easy at www.growthovereasy.com/subscribe

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