27. This is Normal

<p>Have you ever opened up about something you were struggling with only to find out that everyone else was feeling the same?</p> <p>The funny thing about human nature is that we don’t often realize just how normal the things we don’t talk about are.</p> <p>In this episode, I share six things that are challenging, but VERY NORMAL in romantic relationships.</p> <ol> <li>It’s normal to react negatively when you feel threatened…and to think that your response is justified while your partner’s is not.</li> <li>It’s normal for one person in a relationship to bring up most of the issues (and usually it’s the woman in a heterosexual couple).</li> <li>It’s normal to feel uncomfortable, even when you’re on the right track.</li> <li>It’s normal to feel the tug of war between a need for independence/autonomy and a need for connection/intimacy.</li> <li>It’s normal to have issues that never seem to be resolved.</li> <li>It’s normal to need help when you’re stuck.</li> </ol> <p>NOTE: This episode does not apply to abuse of any kind. If you suspect you or someone close to you is a victim of domestic abuse, call the US national hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233).</p>