
Dear Dr. Tracy You’re Not His Therapist: You’re Choosing the High Road
A lot of women are asking the same question right now: “So if my partner gets defensive, I’m supposed to be his therapist?” Dr. Tracy validates why that reaction makes sense, especially when you’re already exhausted, resentful, and carrying too much.
She breaks down a common moment: you ask for help in a clear, non-attacking way, and your partner responds with defensiveness because shame gets activated. The key point is this: pausing to say “What’s going on right now?” isn’t you doing emotional labor for them. It’s you using your own agency to avoid the familiar low-road cycle of blame and escalation, so you can redirect back to the actual issue and still get your needs addressed.
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