Navigating Emotional Separation in the Age of Social Media

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Episode 2289:

Dr. Margaret Rutherford delves into the challenges of emotionally divorcing from a partner in the age of social media. She explains how platforms like Facebook and Instagram can prolong emotional turmoil by keeping individuals tied to their exes' lives. The piece encourages readers to focus on personal healing and establish healthier communication habits.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/getting-emotionally-divorced-three-ways-social-media-prolongs-the-process/

Quotes to ponder:

"It’s much healthier to focus on your own healing, as you’ve got a rough enough ride without making it rougher."

"You can only control your end of that relationship. And getting emotionally divorced - so that you’re not looking for anything from them other than a co-parent - needs to be your focus."

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