Prompted by a listener question, Laurie and George discuss resentment in relationships. Resentment is often seen as a relationship killer, but our hosts ask the audience to give permission to that feeling and listen for the deeper longing. Resentment forms as a result of unspoken and unshared pain and the attachment meaning we make. A sexual pursuer in a rel ... Show More
Oct 2025
The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the silent killer of relationships: resentment. They discuss resentment as a combination of perceived grievance (“I was wronged”) and helplessness (“and I can’t fix it”), before talking about how over-functioning and control tendencies can lead to res ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 2020
Letting Go Of Resentment | E212
Are you holding on to resentment about hurtful things that have happened in the past? Is your partner? In today's episode, we’re talking about how to let go of resentment in your relationship, so that you can both move forward, put the past behind you, and start enjoying each oth ... Show More
46m 4s
Jul 2024
#148: How Resentment Impacts Our Relationships
<p>In today's episode, we're tackling the pervasive issue of resentment in relationships. We explore why resentment occurs, its impact on relationships, and how to address and resolve these feelings. <br/><br/>We cover:</p><ul><li>what resentment signals to us about our ... Show More
15m 2s
Aug 2025
324. Why do we hold grudges?
Why do some things sit heavy in our chest for weeks, months, even years - while others seem to slide right off? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the psychology of resentment, exploring why letting go can feel so hard, and what our grudges might actually be trying to tell us ab ... Show More
39m 32s
Aug 2023
3 Steps to Get Over Relationship Resentment - TWR Podcast #90
Resentment is the number one indicator of divorce or separation in a relationship. Translation: The stakes are high!
However, beyond the obvious consequence of your relationship ending, there are hidden costs of resentment in a relationship that couples are often not aware of, or ... Show More
38m 34s
Jul 2024
216. The psychology of resentment
Resentment is sometimes labelled as an ugly or bad emotion, something that is derived from a sense of entitlement. In actuality, resentment is a really useful emotion, it serves as an emotional alarm, it teaches us what we value, and it can help us understand our own expectations ... Show More
36m 20s