High achievers are often the most competent people in the room. They’ve built their lives and careers on being dependable, efficient, and capable. But those same strengths can create a hidden problem: they become the default person for everything.

It’s ironic that, for a lot of us, the relationship with our partner is the one that gets the leftovers. In this episode of the Actually Talking series, Dr. Alise brings 20+ years of clinical experience to the conversation most couples aren't having about how they actually communicate.