EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 31 MIN
7 Patterns that Hinder Healthy Relationships
from Devoted · host Stephen and Amy Beckler
A couple’s therapist on instagram shared 7 patterns that she noticed in couples who didn’t make it. In this episode, we dive into each pattern and share our own experiences of working through some of them over the last 15 years.How, you ask? Honest conversations, putting in the emotional labor and staying devoted to our relationship.The 7 patterns we talk about:Having no boundaries with familyNot repairing after conflictOne partner doing all the emotional laborMaking jokes at your partners expenseNot giving each other graceExpecting your partner to read your mindBlocking your partners growthWe have talked about a few of these patterns in previous episodes and elaborate on them in this one. Through honest reflection and real-life examples, this conversation invites you to notice your own patterns, as well as your partners, with curiosity instead of judgment and to begin choosing what you want to leave behind or carry forward.Awareness and discomfort are where growth happens and we’re here to continuously evolve and grow together.Follow Devoted to join us in the ongoing work of growing together.Connect with us on Instagram @devotedpodcastofficial @amybecklerlcsw & @thebeckeffectIf there’s a topic or conversation you’d like us to speak on, please leave a comment or message us and we’ll do our best to bring it to Devoted!Your reviews and feedback of each episode are greatly appreciated.
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A couple’s therapist on instagram shared 7 patterns that she noticed in couples who didn’t make it. In this episode, we dive into each pattern and share our own experiences of working through some of them over the last 15 years.How, you ask? Honest conversations, putting in the emotional labor and staying devoted to our relationship.The 7 patterns we talk about:Having no boundaries with familyNot repairing after conflictOne partner doing all the emotional laborMaking jokes at your partners expenseNot giving each other graceExpecting your partner to read your mindBlocking your partners growthWe have talked about a few of these patterns in previous episodes and elaborate on them in this one. Through honest reflection and real-life examples, this conversation invites you to notice your own patterns, as well as your partners, with curiosity instead of judgment and to begin choosing what you want to leave behind or carry forward.Awareness and discomfort are where growth happens and we’re here to continuously evolve and grow together.Follow Devoted to join us in the ongoing work of growing together.Connect with us on Instagram @devotedpodcastofficial @amybecklerlcsw & @thebeckeffectIf there’s a topic or conversation you’d like us to speak on, please leave a comment or message us and we’ll do our best to bring it to Devoted!Your reviews and feedback of each episode are greatly appreciated.
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