Session 51 ft. Jade

Please welcome Jade back to the Couch! This week, Crissle and Jade explore what happens when relationships and family dynamics leave us questioning our choices. One listener wonders if she’s hard to deal with or if her partner’s childhood trauma is affecting their relationship. Another feels let down by a friend who wasn’t there when she needed her. They also discuss a mother who expects her youngest child to take care of everyone and a 45-year-old brother dating a 20-year-old. From navigating family expectations to recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns, Crissle and Jade unpack the challenges of dealing with the people closest to us. Want to talk to Crissle on a future episode? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include ‘chat live’ in the subject line. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch0:24 — Am I Hard to Deal With, or Is My Partner’s Childhood Trauma Affecting Our Relationship13:50 — My Friend Wasn’t There for Me When I Needed Her26:53 — I’m the Youngest, but My Mom Expects Me to Take Care of Everyone40:58 — My 45-Year-Old Brother Is Dating a 20-Year-Old Stay Connected:Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crisslescouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisslescouch/Have an issue for the Couch? Email: advice@crisslescouch.com Crew: Network: CAKE MEDIA Executive Producers: Crissle · Alexandra Rago · Chris MorrowAudio & Video Editor: Shatek for Beats on FilmProduction Coordinators: Faith Lena & Bria Mosley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices