no-nonsense advice for creating intimate, collaborative relationships

Listen to the Podcast

"Amazing advice about relationships and especially those really challenging ones."

-podcast listener

Episode 150

Disappointment Detox: How to Handle Letdowns in Relationships

November 12, 20240 min read

Tired of feeling let down or resentful in your relationships?

This episode explores the hidden power of disappointment. Sharon dives deep into common mistakes we make when dealing with unmet expectations. 

Learn practical skills like the "Feedback Wheel" and "Soft Startup" to transform conflict into connection. Discover how to avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms and communicate your needs effectively, even after betrayals or during life transitions.

Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT

Connect with Sharon

disappointmentrelationshipsconflict resolutionhealthy relationshipsunmet expectationsfeedback wheelsoft startup
Back to Blog

Ready for more?

Real relationship growth requires more than just a 20 or 40-minute podcast episode.

If you're ready to take everything you're learning on the podcast to the next level, join me in one of my group courses or private coaching programs.

Free quiz

Healthy Marriage Checkup: assess key elements of a healthy relationship to help you and your partner foster a healthier connection.

Women's COmmunity

A monthly membership program to help women understand relationship dynamics, navigate challenges, find their voice, and build authentic connections.

Private Coaching

Get 1:1 support to improve your relationships using the Relational Roadmap.

"Real life help"

She has very real advice and has helped me be able to identify what it is I want to do and be and how to get there in my relationship.

"amazing podcast"

Sharon's guidance and tips will help ALL of your relationships!

“wonderfully inspirational”

Sharon shares such warmth and inspiration when she speaks! Her themes are so relevant. It’s refreshing to sit back and listen to real people talking about real things.

"My personal relationship coach"

Sharon helps me slow down and really think about what I want to say. I love applying what I learn and reporting to her about how it went.

“Helpful insight and warm approach”

Unbiased, helpful insight into some really difficult issues! Sharon has such a calming and non-judgmental approach.

"such good advice"

Sharon gives such amazing advice about relationships and especially those really challenging ones.

© respectedandconnected.com | All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Site by Funnel Gorgeous