In Love with PMDD

Are You Parenting your PMDD Partner?


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Ever wonder why your partner doesn't change despite your constant reminders and guidance? The answer might be hiding in plain sight: you've unintentionally shifted from being their partner to becoming their parent.

This transformative episode explores how the subtle dynamic of "parenting" your partner—especially in relationships affected by PMDD—creates resistance rather than cooperation. When we consistently correct behavior, monitor moods, control routines, or make decisions without input, we create a power imbalance that destroys intimacy and breeds resentment.

The frustrating cycle begins innocently. You communicate needs and set boundaries, but when your partner doesn't respond as expected, you intensify your efforts—explaining more, reminding more, directing more. This approach backfires spectacularly because no adult wants to feel controlled or diminished. Your intelligent partner likely knows what you need but resists when they feel forced rather than inspired to change.

Dr. Rose shares powerful alternatives to break this pattern. Instead of demanding change through parental tactics, learn how to influence through example. By focusing on your own growth and extending invitations rather than issuing commands, you create space for authentic transformation. This approach works whether you're the partner with PMDD or the partner supporting someone through it.

The path forward requires a fundamental shift: release the need to control your partner's actions and focus instead on what you can change about yourself. When you model the behavior you wish to see and take responsibility for your own emotional regulation and health, you create a template for growth that your partner can choose to follow—not from obligation, but from genuine desire.

Ready to transform your relationship from parent-child dynamics to true partnership? This episode offers the insights and practical steps to make that shift today.

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In Love with PMDDBy Dr. Rose Alkattan

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