The Lie That's Quietly Destroying You in Marriage | From a Couples Therapist of 35 Yrs

You've been working so hard to fix your marriage, but what if that effort is actually keeping you stuck? After 35 years as a relationship coach, I'm exposing the dangerous lie that keeps women trapped in one-sided marriages: the belief that you can fix it all by yourself. If you've been the only one trying, your anxious attachment style is getting in the way, so this video will change everything.

0:00 - Introduction: The Lie About Fixing Your Marriage
0:10 - The Core Belief That's Keeping You Stuck
0:32 - Jenny's Story: When Trying Harder Doesn't Work
1:10 - Why One-Sided Effort Never Changes the Distance
1:52 - The Turning Point: What Actually Creates Change
4:02 - Moving Forward: How to Stop Blaming Yourself
4:59 - Your Next Step

Are you the only one working on your marriage? You're not alone, and you're not crazy. Many women find themselves in what I call relationship survival mode, doing all the emotional labor while their partner remains unchanged.

In this video, I share Jenny's story and reveal why the belief that you can fix your marriage alone is not just wrong but harmful. You'll discover what actually needs to happen for real change to occur and how to stop carrying responsibility that was never yours to carry.

This isn't about giving up. It's about understanding what's truly within your power and what isn't.

💬 What have you tried to fix in your relationship? Where can you stop blaming yourself? Share in the comments below. Your story matters.

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ABOUT DR ELENA SHERWOOD
I'm a relationship coach backed by 35 years as a couples therapist helping married women who feel stuck, numb, or emotionally checked out. This channel provides real talk and practical insights about what's within YOUR power to change.