Walking on Eggshells in a Relationship: What it Means + How to Stop - Terri Cole

Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells in your relationship? Do you worry that anything you say (or don’t say) might set your partner off? Do you work overtime to avoid doing or saying anything that will upset them but still somehow fail? If you answered yes to any of these questions, today’s episode is for you. I’m unpacking the signs and symptoms of walking on eggshells, describing what that phrase looks and feels like IRL, and giving you ideas of what you can do to break this exhausting cycle. You can download the free guide that goes along with this episode here: https://www.terricole.com/walk-on-eggshells-guide *TIME STAMPS:* 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - What does "walking on eggshells" mean? Signs to look for 4:44 - How you might experience walking on eggshells 6:16 - Signs & symptoms of walking on eggshells (questions to ask yourself) 8:36 - Why you might feel the need to walk on eggshells 12:13 - What you can do instead *RELATED VIDEOS:* How to Safely Leave an Abusive Relationship: https://youtu.be/8AQEK62Jogs Spot Emotional Abuse Plus Safety Tips: https://youtu.be/EzdjnHXXSdE Emotional Blackmail: Tactics + Signs to Watch Out For: https://youtu.be/GnSjtu7Qj-c Emotional Invalidation in Relationships: What You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/QdzSgcXNIoQ Beware These Common Manipulation Tactics: https://youtu.be/XOQDvsK5qcA *ABOUT TERRI COLE* Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free and Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. She has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable so that clients and students achieve sustainable change. She inspires over 450,000 people weekly through her blog, social media platform, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show. For more, see https://www.terricole.com/ *CONNECT WITH ME:* Instagram: https://www.terricole.com/ig Membership: https://terricole.com/tcm Newsletter: https://www.terricole.com/newsletter *RESOURCES* Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency: https://hfcbook.com Boundary Boss Book: https://amzn.to/44DZID9 The Boundary Boss Workbook: https://amzn.to/3Ra7CRU Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/cpKnbJB4KDb (I have a bunch of free meditations on here and love this app!) BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/terricole I’m not currently taking any new one-on-one therapy or coaching clients, but highly recommend using BetterHelp to find a therapist that fits your needs. As a team, we have fully vetted BetterHelp's resources. https://www.terricole.com/gethelp/ -- If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger the resources on this page can provide you with immediate help. _Please note: If you choose to sign up for BetterHelp or Insight Timer or buy through my Amazon links, I will receive a commission. Please know that I only recommend services and products that I know & trust._ #terricoleshow #emotionalabuse #walkingoneggshells