The Silent Relationship Killer

You know that tiny annoyance—the one you brush off, thinking, maybe it will go away? Maybe it’s an offhand comment from a friend, an unfulfilled expectation in your relationship, or a lingering frustration at work. It seems small at first, but over time, it festers, growing into something much bigger than it ever needed to be. Before you know it, the resentment has built a wall between you and the people you care about.

In this week’s episode, I shared a sign I once saw in a doctor’s office: The most dangerous words in the English language are, “Maybe it will go away.” That’s true in health, in cars (because let’s be real, that little engine knock never fixes itself), and most definitely in relationships. Avoiding difficult conversations won’t make the problem disappear. It will only make it worse.

Why We Avoid Hard Conversations

Let’s be honest—having those tough, sweaty conversations is uncomfortable. No one likes confrontation. But here’s the truth: everything we want is on the other side of the conversations we don’t want to have.

So how do we stop small resentments from growing into relationship-destroying problems? Here are a few things we talked about in the episode:

Don’t address issues in anger. Take a step back, breathe, and gather your thoughts before bringing up a concern.
Get clear on what’s really bothering you. Is this about what happened today, or is it bringing up something unresolved from the past?
Use the sandwich method. Start with something you appreciate about the person, discuss the issue calmly, and close with another positive.
Don’t wait. The longer you let resentment simmer, the more damage it does—not just to your relationships but also to your mental and physical health.

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Your Challenge This Week

Where are you letting small resentments grow? Where are you saying, maybe it will go away when you know deep down it won’t? It’s time to set a date—within the next seven days—to start clearing the air.

Friend, you don’t have to let small resentments build walls in your life. Address them now, and step into stronger, healthier relationships.

I’m cheering you on every step of the way! 💛