In this episode of the Secure Love Podcast, Melissa and Drew find themselves caught in a familiar struggle at a baseball game with their kids. Drew checks out, feeling overwhelmed, leaving Melissa to handle the kids alone. Sound familiar? Julie helps the couple dive into the heart of their issues. Melissa opens up about the crushing weight of feeling like a failure and the panic of being left to manage everything alone, even when Drew is right there. Meanwhile, Drew's avoidant behavior, driven by his fear of shame and failure, only pushes Melissa further into anxiety and desperation. Can you relate to Melissa's urgent texts, pleading for connection? Or maybe you see yourself in Drew, needing to retreat when things get too intense? Julie guides them through these tough moments, helping them understand the deeper fears driving their actions and how they can start supporting each other better. Tune in to see how Melissa and Drew continue to break their negative cycle, and discover practical insights that might just help you and your partner navigate similar struggles. This episode is all about understanding each other’s needs and finding new ways to connect, even when things get tough. Follow Julie Menanno on social media @thesecurerelationship. Visit Julie's website The Secure Relationship for all information on upcoming workshops and access to resources. Purchase Julie's book Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime