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Married but Feel Like Roommates? Why Busy Couples Drift Apart

You did everything you were supposed to do. You built a good career, took care of the family, and showed up as the dependable partner everyone counts on. On paper, life looks great. But inside the relationship, things feel empty. If you’re both busy working, this kind of drift rarely starts with big blowouts.

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People Pleasers Aparna Sagaram, LMFT People Pleasers Aparna Sagaram, LMFT

The Hidden Price of Always Being the "Easy" Person

Many of us grew up being told that being "good" was the ultimate goal. Especially if you are the child of immigrants or the first in your family to reach a certain professional level, you were likely raised to be helpful, respectful, and to never make waves.

Over time, that drive for excellence morphs into being a people-pleaser. You become the one who always says yes, always adjusts to others, and never says no.

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