Friday Aug 12, 2022

When Your Spouse is Unsupportive

Why can't you just support me?

"This is it, I'm really doing it this time, (insert diet here) is FINALLY the one that's going to work, I'm pumped!" So you go tell your spouse/significant other your plan and you just get a blank stare. Or worse, eye rolling, head shaking and negative comments, or WORSE outright sabotage. I mean you TOLD him you weren't doing carbs anymore and he brought home pizza! What a jerk! So unsupportive.

Or maybe you've embarked on something better than a diet, like the Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Program; you're making small healthy changes like taking walks, drinking more water, making more meals at home, adding some veggies, and trying new healthier recipes. You're so excited about the healthy lifestyle you're embarking on! But every time you ask your spouse to join you on a walk they say no, or they won't eat the healthy meals you cook, or they get mad when you won't watch TV because you want to get more sleep, or they get frustrated that you'd rather eat in than go to that fast food restaurant this week.

And then YOU get frustrated because you don't understand why they're resisting these healthy changes so much. I mean if it's good for you, then it's good for them and THEY could stand to lose a few pounds too! Not only do we want our spouse to support our endeavors, we want them to join us, because we love them and we want THEM to be healthier and happier too.

When you're trying to get your spouse on board with a change you'd like to make, ANY TYPE of change, there are some key things you need to do and NOT do. Trust me, there's a right and a wrong way to do this, and most of us, even though our intentions are good, are going about it all wrong. Some of the advice in this episode could change EVERYTHING in your relationship. 💕

XOXO

Tara

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When Your Spouse is Unsupportive

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