Resentment in Close Relationships: Boundaries and Clarity

Why do you feel resentful toward someone you love, even when you know they care about you? If you're feeling unappreciated, overwhelmed by family responsibilities, or guilty about needing time for yourself, this episode of Brave Moves is for you. Resentment can show up in marriages, family relationships, caregiving, and even friendships. You might find yourself getting irritated by small things, feeling responsible for everyone's needs, or wondering why nobody notices how much you're doing. In this episode, business strategist and confidence coach Julie DeLucca-Collins shares her reflections on resentment, guilt, and the emotional demands of managing a full life while pursuing personal and business goals. Julie explores research on household responsibilities, relationship satisfaction, and the surprising role appreciation plays in how people experience unequal workloads. What you'll hear: Why resentment can develop in loving relationships How feeling unappreciated contributes to relationship frustration What research reveals about household responsibilities and resentment Why caregiver stress and guilt can make difficult feelings harder to address How expectations influence whether responsibilities feel fair A useful question to ask yourself when resentment starts building Today's Brave Move The next time you feel resentful, finish this sentence: "I'm feeling resentful because I keep needing to..." Notice what comes up. Then consider what would need to change for the situation to feel more manageable or fair. About Brave Moves Brave Moves is a daily-ish personal growth and business mindset podcast hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, business strategist, author, TEDx speaker, and certified Tiny Habits coach. Through candid conversations about confidence, relationships, habits, courage, and entrepreneurship, Julie helps women take meaningful action in their lives and businesses. Follow Brave Moves wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this episode with someone who might appreciate the conversation. If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the show Why Isn't This Working? QUIZ Get $150 off your FACTOR Meal Plan . Brave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum. If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to ex...