Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 479 - Grief, Breakups, and Hope for What Comes Next
May 14, 2024
The podcast delves into the stages of grief after a breakup, exploring the emotional complexities and different experiences of processing grief. It includes reflections on bargaining, anger, embracing emotions for healing, dealing with depression, and moving towards acceptance and growth post-breakup.
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Emily's Breakup
- Emily recently ended her longest relationship (9 years) after shifting from polyamory to monogamy for it.
- Living together amplified the emotional intensity of the breakup.
Dedeker's Breakup
- Dedeker's recent breakup involved a shorter romantic period but a longer prior acquaintance (15 years).
- The breakup brought the pain of sudden absence without the added pain of continued proximity.
Five Stages of Grief
- The five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) offer an imperfect but relatable model for processing breakups.
- Grief is non-linear; stages can occur in any order, and not everyone experiences all five.