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When Your Partner Won’t Stand Up to Their Ex & You’re Stuck in the Middle
22 July 2025
Your partner won’t set boundaries with their high conflict ex, and somehow… you’re the one stuck in the middle.
Whether they’re avoiding confrontation, still emotionally entangled, or simply too worn down to fight – you're absorbing the cost. You’ve tried helping, tried fixing, maybe even taken over the communication just to keep things from falling apart. But now the weight of it all is falling on you.
In this episode, we unpack why your partner might be avoiding boundaries, how your well-intentioned help may have locked you into an unsustainable role, and what to do next.
You’ll learn how to step back, and how to talk to your partner in a way they’ll actually hear.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Why your partner avoids conflict – and how to reframe it with compassion
A mindset shift that helps you step back without spiralling
What to say to your partner so they actually hear you
How to reclaim your energy even if nothing changes
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Hi, I'm Kellie
I'm a stepmum of two, a high conflict survivor and a certified coach. My mission is to help stepmums (and stepmoms) like you handle the ex, with no-BS strategies that actually work (I know because I've used them myself).