The best way to ruin a relationship is to expect the other person to play every role in your life. Don't fix anyone else, especially your partner. You can be there as they heal, but it's not your duty to be there. If you do decide to move on past this relationship, that also doesn't mean this relationship was a failure. The failure would be staying in a relationship no longer serving you.
The Minimalists talk with Dr. Cortney Warren about heartbreak and letting go of your ex. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 383 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we break our emotional and physical attachments to our exes? (02:08)
What faulty beliefs do we harbor regarding our exes? (03:47)
Why do we undervalue what we bring to relationships? (07:32)
How do we ensure our own happiness instead of expecting it from our significant others? (16:47)
What are the three essentials of all relationships? (19:48)
What are the differences between standards and expectations? (22:53)
Is there an appropriate time to move on from a partner who is struggling with seemingly insurmountable challenges? (25:53)
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