1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Ever feel like the moment you start changing, the people around you push back? You're not imagining it. In this eye-opening episode of Relationship Dish, Pam and Iona explore the concept of homeostasis—the predictable emotional balance every relationship and family system naturally tries to maintain, whether it's healthy or not. They unpack why even positive changes can feel threatening to those around us, how loved ones can unintentionally pull us back into familiar patterns, and why changing one person inevitably changes the entire relationship dynamic. Pam reflects on the &quot;honeymoon homeostasis&quot; in one of her marriages and why trying to preserve it ultimately created distance instead of connection, while Iona shares stories from her therapy practice that illustrate how easy it is for couples to dismiss each other's need for growth. Together, they discuss why every relationship must continually recalibrate as life evolves, and how resisting change can quietly erode communication and intimacy. They also explore the difference between merely surviving as a couple and consciously choosing to build something that allows both partners to thrive. Healthy relationships don't stay the same—they learn how to change together. Relationship Dish http://relationshipdish.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42234150/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5c5c5c/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/204522900