8 Ways to Overcome a Power Struggle in Your Relationship

Well, you might be facing a bit of a power struggle in your relationship. And the truth is these are fairly normal! Yet, sometimes, they can also turn ugly. In this article, we’re going to dig into the dynamics of a power struggle and how you can fix it. Let’s take a look!

Why Does My Relationship Feel Like a Power Struggle?

In a power struggle, even the smallest disagreement can end up getting blown up. It feels as though you can’t win. Negative power struggles in a relationship can arise from a need for control. Maybe you both intend on controlling the other or getting your way.

And if you can’t compromise on the vital things that you both need, then it might be best to move on (in some cases, not all!).

Some tell-tale signs that you are in the midst of a negative power struggle include:

You continually criticize one another.

You no longer do special things for one another.

You often think about and talk about being single

It feels as though you never resolve conflicts or disagreements

How Do I Fix My Power Struggle in My Relationship?

Gary Zukav once said, “A power struggle collapses when you withdraw your energy from it. Power struggles become uninteresting to you when you change your intention from winning to learning about yourself.”

The good news is that your relationship is by no means doomed. This isn’t the end (especially if you both have expressed you want to be there). Most of the time, a power struggle can be resolved by proper communication. Yet, easier said than done!

Overcoming the Power Struggle

While some individuals just aren’t meant to be, others can overcome their differences and peacefully (and happily!) experience life together. The fact that you both want to resolve this means something! 

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