# You are Vocal on the Criticism But Silent on the Compliments

An episode of [Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1237931798), 24 Mar 2025, 1 h 00 min.

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She feels abandoned by him, he feels choked by her, and their marriage is at a tipping point. They are a couple so focused on their kids that they have lost their connection and their sense of self. Despite creating a life story where family is the center of everything, they feel completely alone. Can Esther help them write a new story? Want to learn more? Receive monthly insights, musings, and recommendations to improve your relational intelligence via email from Esther: https://www.estherperel.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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