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Podcast: Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Episode: The Courage to be Disappointed: Giving Up Covert Control for Marital Growth || Room for Two Teaser!
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Rick and Sarah are really good at hiding.
Rick hides behind his nice guy persona—he has learned through experience that if he keeps Sarah comfortable enough, he will maximize the chances of getting sex. So, he skirts around the truth and keeps his honest thoughts to himself in an attempt to keep the boat from rocking. Sarah has fully bought into this dynamic and pushes for Rick’s accommodation. She knows the part to play, plays it well, and takes refuge in fading into the background and letting Rick take care of her. While this one-up/one-down dynamic has...