Paint the Room Yellow Part 2: Emotional Neglect in Marriage

You asked your partner to paint the room yellow. They bought a new bed, a new carpet, moved the furniture — and now they're irritated you're still asking about the wall. That quiet, repeated experience of being given everything except what you asked for is one of the most common forms of emotional neglect in marriage, and it's what Dr. Kat unpacks in Part 2, responding to viewers who recognized themselves in Part 1.She works through what's happening when a partner deflects with "nothing I do would make you happy," why "I just do it myself" sounds empowering but is usually resignation in disguise, and the moment the person asking finally goes quiet — and why that silence is the real warning. She also shares a one-week exercise she gives couples (it involves your dog) and a hard truth about why loyalty isn't something anyone earns an award for. If you've felt invisible in your own marriage, this one names it.I want to hear from you!  To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/Follow Chat with Dr. Kat:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkatTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkatX:  https://x.com/ChatwithDrKatHealth & Wellness Programs:https://mindbodyseries.com/