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Episode 49: 🎙️You’ve Done Everything… But It’s Still Not Working

Author
jessicamyersadams
Published
Thu 01 May 2025
Episode Link
https://jessicamyersadams.podbean.com/e/episode-49-%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fyou-ve-done-everything%e2%80%a6-but-it-s-still-not-working/

You’ve stayed calm. You’ve picked your battles. You’ve tried to be patient, understanding, forgiving.

Maybe you’ve even convinced yourself that if you just hold on a little longer, things will get better.


But deep down, you’re exhausted — and wondering why it still feels like you’re the only one trying.


In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a powerful — and often overlooked — truth about relationships:

👉 Real empathy creates connection.

👉 People-pleasing creates quiet resentment.


If you think doing "everything right" means keeping your partner happy at your own expense, this conversation is for you.

We’ll break down:




  • Why people-pleasing kills intimacy (even with the best intentions)




  • How empathy is about understanding, not self-erasure




  • The secret to being a strong partner without abandoning yourself




  • What real connection actually requires — even when it's uncomfortable




If you're ready to stop carrying the relationship on your back and start building something real, hit play.


🎧 Let’s talk about why your effort deserves better results — and how to get there.


 


What You'll Learn:




  • The critical difference between empathy and people-pleasing




  • How trying to "keep the peace" can quietly damage your relationship




  • Why mutual understanding (not sacrifice) is the key to lasting connection




  • A simple mindset shift that can change the entire dynamic between you and your partner




 


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