Difficult relationships are the last thing we need when we're trying to get through life,

who wants to spend a good portion of every day dealing with a difficult person.

That's why I created the Love and Abuse podcast. Head over to loveandabuse.com and learn

if the difficult relationship can get a little bit easier, or if you need to take a bit more assertive

steps to make life easier in general. Welcome to the overwhelmed brain, where you'll learn to make

decisions that are right for you so that you can create the life you want now.

Hey, this is Paul Coliani and I'm here to help you learn to deal with difficult people.

Just said that and tackle life's challenges without compromising who you are.

This show consists of my personal opinions and is meant for informational purposes only

always seek a professional for your mental health and well-being.

Today I want to comment on a conversation I see going on in the Facebook group. I know I talk

about that a lot, but there's a lot of good conversations over there over the overwhelmed

brain empowerment group on Facebook. If you're not in it, feel free to join and I'll let you in.

We can talk about anything you want. One of the conversations that we're having over there,

somebody wrote that they were having issues in their relationship, having to do with the person

there with, being quite distant, emotionally disconnected, and I'll just read some of this.

They said I'm seeking advice on a complex situation. For a few years, we've faced a crisis that

has strained our relationship and we've been dealing with issues like forgiveness, trust,

and emotional distance. We still live together, but it feels like I'm carrying the entire burden

of maintaining our relationship. It's become one side and I feel like I'm the only one making an

effort. For instance, there's a lack of physical affection and emotional connection, no hugs and

kisses. Even when I initiate such gesture to a response feels distant, insincere, and even dishonest.

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