Better Relationships After Baby
Why You Start Fights When Things Are Good: Understanding the Upper Limit Problem in Relationships
06 Jun 2022
Do you ever notice that right when things start feeling really good in your relationship, you pick a fight—or start to feel uneasy for no clear reason? That might be your Upper Limit Problem in action. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea breaks down the concept from Gay Hendricks’ book, The Big Leap and applies it to your postpartum relationship and beyond.You’ll learn:What the Upper Limit Problem is and how it shows up in daily lifeWhy we sometimes self-sabotage relationships just as things are improvingHow to recognize your own emotional limits around joy and connectionSteps you can take to stop the cycle and build more peace, intimacy, and trustThis episode is especially helpful for anyone who has thought: Why do I get irritated when everything’s going fine?🎧 Tune in and get tools to shift from self-sabotage to self-expansion.✨ Like what you hear?Please leave a review to help other couples find and grow through this show.🧠 Want coaching support to move past old patterns and build healthier relationship dynamics?Book a free coaching exploration call with Chelsea
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