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    Todzilla
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    I know I shouldn’t keep score in a relationship.
    I know I need to let go of expectations.

    My partner is giving me ultimatums on how I need to change. She’s not all wrong, and I’m trying to respond positively, but it’s starting to feel like we’re both working on pleasing her. I’m working hard toward egolessness, I’m working hard toward letting go of very justifiable anger from her verbal abuse and callowness. But I worry that letting go completely will exacerbate that imbalance.

    Help me reframe this in my mind, please.

    #66495
    Tir
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    There has to be a balance in relationships. It isn’t all about changing ourselves for others but working together on compromises that both can feel good about. No One should be callous or verbally abuse you. That worries me more than anything and I would caution you to not be bullied and nagged into losing your voice and your desires. Egolessness doesn’t mean giving your power or voice to someone else. You Might want to reconsider a relationship that causes this much angst and feels so toxic. Change is something we all do to become better people, not to check the boxes of people whom we feel are controlling us and verbally abusing us. That isn’t what love and commitment are about.

    #66546
    Todzilla
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    Thank you, Tir. I’ve been struggling with how egolessness relates to dysfunctional relationships. You’ve succinctly helped me, while doing so compassionately.

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