The Preamble

The Preamble

You're Addicted to Being Right

The need to “win” is hurting your relationships

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Amanda E. White, LPC
Mar 22, 2026
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My husband is an incredible cook. Peking duck, fresh sushi, boeuf bourguignon — meals you’d see on a restaurant menu, not an average weeknight. The only problem is, I don’t eat most of it. Unfortunately, I’m a picky eater (as much as I’ve tried not to be!) and I don’t eat a lot of meat or seafood. Even when he’s made things I did eat, like coq au vin or…

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Amanda E. White, LPC
Licensed therapist bridging the gap between therapy speak and real life. Co-host of Nuance Needed podcast, founder of Therapy for Women Center. Writing about the nuance of mental health and parenthood ambivalence.
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