Nedra Glover Tawwab and The Balancing Act

Do you find yourself giving too much in relationships—or holding back because closeness feels risky?Do you long for connection, yet fear losing yourself in the process?Every relationship asks something of us. Love, friendship, family, and community all require care, compromise, and vulnerability. But when the balance is off, connection can start to feel heavy instead of supportive. You may overextend to keep the peace, silence your needs to avoid conflict, or pull away to protect yourself. Over time, the very relationships you want to feel close in can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, or unseen.The Balancing Act offers a clear and compassionate guide to navigating that tension. This book explores what healthy dependency really looks like—how to lean on others, ask for support, and stay emotionally connected without losing your sense of self. It challenges the idea that strength means needing no one, while also addressing the cost of relying on others in ways that erase your boundaries, voice, or identity.Through practical insights and relatable examples, you’ll learn how unhealthy dependency forms, how past experiences shape present relationships, and why both over-attachment and emotional distance can be signs of unmet needs. The book walks you through building self-trust, communicating honestly, setting boundaries that protect closeness, and navigating conflict in ways that strengthen connection rather than weaken it.More than a relationship guide, The Balancing Act is an invitation to show up differently—with clarity, confidence, and care. Whether you’re seeking deeper intimacy with a partner, healthier dynamics with friends or family, or a more grounded relationship with yourself, this book provides tools to help you stay connected while continuing to grow.This is not about becoming less caring or more guarded.It’s about learning how to love, relate, and belong—without disappearing.