Relationship burnout, akin to work burnout, signifies emotional exhaustion characterized by unmet expectations. When individuals feel overwhelmed, they may assume roles rather than engage authentically. A study from 2025 suggests that couples who showcase their true selves experience lower levels of burnout, leading to better communication, trust, and overall relational satisfaction. By avoiding 'performative harmony', where partners appear in sync while feeling disconnected internally, genuine interactions foster deeper connections and more fulfilling relationships.
When couples drop the role and bring their full selves to the table, relationships improve.
The most powerful remedy to this kind of burnout isn't more communication or romantic getaways, but it's authenticity.
A 2025 study in Current Psychology showed that couples who express more of their authentic and real selves to one another are significantly less burned out.
Genuine authenticity puts a stop to 'performative harmony', or superficially appearing in sync with your partner but internally feeling out of sync.
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