“You are over-responsible”
. . . and with that, the marriage counselor labeled me.
Rightly so, I must admit.
When we are over-responsible, it just means that we try to do too much for others, feeling the need to solve other people’s problems. It took conflict early in our marriage for me to identify this about myself. In my effort to love my husband, I often tried to “fix” him. This caused him to feel disrespected and me to feel pressure to manage him.
As soon as I learned this, I wholeheartedly agreed with my need to refrain.
However, understanding the label didn’t automatically remove it.
Please join me over at Suzie’s “Living Free Together ” to read the rest of my post.
Lori Schumaker says
Hey friend! I’m just catching up on some posts I had yet to get to read! Oh, how I loved this! Rock solid TRUTH! I used to have a difficult time staying in my own lane. Now, I stay in my lane, but still fight feelings of guilt, wondering if maybe I am supposed to be doing more! Ugh!
Love this and love you!
Blessings,
Lori
Gretchen Fleming says
And round and round we go Lori?? Now to get our inner thoughts to match our outward actions. ? Thanks friend for stopping by! Hugs your way:)