As a therapist with 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high-achieving, busy couples who are ready to reconnect, rebuild, and thrive together. With a relatable, real-world approach (and a bit of humor), I teach couples practical, time-efficient tools to bridge their unique communication styles, rebuild trust, and find joy in their partnership again.
The Conversation Most Couples Skip Before Saying ‘I Do’
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Hi Reader, For generations, women were born and raised to care for the next generation. They were taught to cook, clean, sew holes in socks, set tables to perfection, and care for younger siblings. From the very beginning, they were conditioned for a role that needed to be filled. Then, a generation began to fight back. They said no to tradition and knocked on the doors of education and career paths that had once been closed to them. They studied, sought mentors, and fought for opportunities. Then came the next generations—girls who did their homework, played soccer and piano, danced The Nutcracker, and built science experiments. They had choices. Their interests expanded, their calendars filled, and they got good at juggling it all. Then came love, marriage, and maybe even a baby in a baby carriage… And the women did what they had been conditioned to do: read, study, practice, and fill their schedules.Their partners had chosen them because they were different from the women who raised them. They loved their independence. But who was supposed to do the things that had once been assigned by gender rather than choice? Arguments begin. Resentment builds. The divide grows. "I work more hours than you." – But we wanted this home and family together… "I make more money than you." – But the hours I spend caring for our home and family have value too… "You’re so much better at it than me." – But the only reason I’m good at this is because I’ve had more practice… Standing firm in what they each believe to be true, they lose sight of the dream they once shared-because that dream never accounted for who would do what to make it a reality. So now what? How do they start over in the middle of the chaos that building a life together creates? The resentment, the exhaustion, the feeling like you’re carrying more than your fair share—it doesn’t just go away. It either gets addressed or it builds until one of you breaks. You don’t have to wait for things to get worse. You can start shifting the dynamic now. Reply "I'm ready" and let's talk about what next steps make sense for you and/or your relationship. Katie |
Katie Rössler
As a therapist with 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high-achieving, busy couples who are ready to reconnect, rebuild, and thrive together. With a relatable, real-world approach (and a bit of humor), I teach couples practical, time-efficient tools to bridge their unique communication styles, rebuild trust, and find joy in their partnership again.
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