Who's Rearing Who? Codependency, Love Languages, and the Kitchen Sink: Part One

Ever looked at your partner during an argument and thought, “Am I married to an adult, or am I rearing another child?” You are definitely not alone!In this laugh-out-loud, refreshingly honest episode of Fill Ur Cuppa, hosts Mrs. O and Una Leonard sit down with the fabulous Lisa McFarland—renowned relationship coach and self-proclaimed "reformed professional huffer." Together, they are tearing down the relationship myths we've been sold since childhood and getting real about what happens when adult partnerships get lost in the weeds of daily life, kids, and business.In this episode, we unpack:Who’s Rearing Who?: How to break the exhausting cycle of feeling like a parent to your partner, and why women end up carrying the bulk of the emotional heavy lifting.The Codependency Trap: Why trying to "complete" each other is total BS, and how to transition into two whole people filling your own cups.Cracking the Love Language Code: What happens when a mismatch between communication and physical touch causes accidental resentment, and how to translate what your partner actually needs.The "Kitchen Sink" Rule: Why you need to stop throwing years of built-up frustration at your partner during a fight and learn to handle one cup at a time.Recognizing Capacity: How to spot when your partner is completely overwhelmed and give them the space to regulate their nervous system (even if it means going to bed mad!).Whether you're navigating the stress of raising a family together, running a business side-by-side, or just trying to figure out why your communication has turned into a game of verbal tennis, this episode is packed with the exact relationship gold you need.Grab your cuppa, hit play, and let’s figure this out together!Brought to you by Support 2gether and produced by Nine874 Creative. Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Shannon Hollywood Behavioral Consultant.