Monica reflects on her marriage, stating, 'The ring, the proposal, the marriage, the wedding, none of that changed anything. We still had all the exact same problems.'
She notes that during her attempts to address the issues, her partner resorted to 'shut up moves' rather than genuine engagement, highlighting the disconnect in their communication.
'When I was saying, 'I'm really unhappy,' the response shifted focus from addressing problems to seeking validation.' Monica recognized this pattern as a refusal to confront deeper issues.
Despite discussions of therapy, Monica explains, 'We talked about it but it actually never ended up happening,' illustrating the stagnation in their efforts to improve the relationship.
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