"I thought your book was really instructive for his question in particular," she says. "You will create a whole belief system based essentially in lies because you're going to idealize them over almost any other human" She adds, "If anyone out there has ever been in love, you know that feeling I'm talking about."
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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