Are you stuck in The Roommate Phase? The silence in the car is heavy, not peaceful. This episode dives into the most toxic byproduct of the invisible labor crisis: Resentment. When the domestic burden becomes an unbalanced load, love doesn't just fade—it calcifies.Relationship coach PG Sebastian breaks down the psychological wedge that shifts a marriage from a "we" mindset to "me versus you," creating a transactional ledger that destroys intimacy. Learn why Gottman’s research identifies contempt as the single greatest predictor of divorce and how the unequal load is its petri dish. This is the conversation you need to have before quiet quitting the marriage altogether.What you will learn in this episode:The Calcification of Love: How repeated unmet needs harden the heart and block empathy.The Roommate Phase: Unpacking this defensive cease-fire and the dangerous societal normalization of marital apathy.The Resentment Detox: A step-by-step process for opening the ledger to validate pain, not punish performance.Dismantling the Wall: The power of Radical Generosity and the difficult work of Relinquishing the Scorecard to rebuild safety.The Return to Resonance: How Micro-Moments of Gratitude and protected Union Time rewrite the narrative from "I am being used" to "I am being seen."If you’re tired of being a "project manager" instead of a partner, this episode offers the roadmap back to quiet, powerful resonance and connection.Your Path to Clarity and a Forever LoveA relationship that lasts isn't magic; it's a choice. It's about moving from confusion to clarity, and from transient to FOREVER. Your Steps to Forever begin with these resources.Explore Our Courses: Your step-by-step framework for real connection. https://school.stepstoforever.org/l/productsBook 1-on-1 Coaching: Personalized guidance to find your clarity at https://www.pgsebastian.com/plansListen to Our Podcast: Real conversations on the path to Forever at https://www.pgsebastian.com/podcastRead More on Our Blog: Find deep insights and solutions for your relationship at https://www.pgsebastian.com/blogAbout Our Mission: Discover the 'why' behind Steps to Forever at https://www.stepstoforever.org/aboutJoin Our Affiliate Program: Help us spread this mission while you earn a 25% commission for every sign-on, and you don't have to do anything. Let me tell you more at https://www.stepstoforever.org/affiliateConnect with Our Community at: https://linktr.ee/stepstoforever