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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 39 MIN

Episode 57: Functional vs. Dysfunctional Marriage

from Spice Of Wife

Dysfunction doesn't mean your marriage is failing… it just means the way you're currently relating isn't sustainable or supportive. In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between functional and dysfunctional marriage—and why so many high-achieving women unknowingly find themselves over-functioning, over-giving, and slowly building resentment. We're talking about: Why you feel like you're doing everything The hidden pattern of parenting your partner How over-functioning creates under-functioning The truth about emotional dependency (and why it feels so exhausting) What a functional marriage actually looks like The foundational skills that create real partnership This episode will help you shift out of control, pressure, and resentment… and into ownership, regulation, and connection. Because a functional marriage isn't about needing each other—it's about two whole people choosing each other. Nothing has gone wrong. You're right where you need to be. And awareness? That's where everything begins. If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs to hear it 💛 My friends, I'm having a free online workshop titled, When You Feel Like A Crazy Person In Marriage, click HERE to save your spot for May 6 11am EST  And don't forget to send this episode to a friend! 

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Dysfunction doesn't mean your marriage is failing… it just means the way you're currently relating isn't sustainable or supportive. In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between functional and dysfunctional marriage—and why so many...

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