Have you ever been in a relationship that started out fun and life-giving but
became all work with very little payoff? Chance are shame sucked all the joy
out of the relationship. In this series we look at how shame functions and how
it can dominate a relationship, and what to do about it.
Part Four: Whose Problem is This? (cont'd)
Sometimes we have a problem that is not my problem or your problem, it's our
problem. But when you "our problem" consistently becomes "your problem" then
you wind up back in the shame triangle. Today we talk about how to have
conversations to keep responsibilities clear when we have a problem.