The Guilt of Prioritizing Self-Care Over Relationship Needs | The Dating Files

The Dating Files: Dating, Breakups, Love & Relationships · Nov 10, 2026 · 10m · transcript

In this episode of The Dating Files, host June Anderson explores the heavy and often confusing guilt that arises when you prioritize self-care over your partner's needs. If you have ever felt like a 'bad guy' for saying no to a dinner invitation or needing space after a long day, this episode is for you. We dive deep into why your nervous system interprets setting boundaries as abandonment, triggering an alarm bell that drowns out reason. This is not about being selfish; it is about understanding the biological and psychological mechanisms behind the guilt of prioritizing self-care in…