Even if you're Christian — even if your spouse is a genuinely good person — you can still feel deeply unfulfilled. In this episode, Dr. Greg explores how asking another person to carry your identity, security, and worth turns love into survival — and leaves both people depleted.

Key Topics:

How misplaced dependence slowly erodes love
Why identity collapses when relationships become sources of self-worth
The difference between free self-gift and anxious attachment
How to properly order your love

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