The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Between the Sessions - Overlappers: When they start a new relationship just before your breakup
Nov 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the host explores the painful phenomenon of overlapping relationships. Discover why some people jump into new romances before ending old ones, driven by fear of loneliness or attraction. Learn about habitual overlappers and their exit strategies, along with real-life examples. The emotional fallout of being overlapped is examined, revealing how it can derail grief and healing. Personal reflections highlight the importance of clean breaks and setting boundaries in love, empowering listeners to navigate their own relationship journeys.
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Overlap Deepens Grief And Removes Hope
- Discovering an ex has already started someone new intensifies grief by removing hope and creating feelings of replacement.
- Natalie Lue explains overlapping often occurs near a relationship's end and can be emotional rather than physical.
Next-Option Mentality Fuels Overlapping
- Habitual overlappers line up next options as exits or emotional airbags instead of facing relationship problems.
- Natalie says these people avoid alone time and reuse relationships to dodge self-reflection.
Validation, Not Insight, Drives Many Overlappers
- Overlappers often seek external validation to avoid facing their contribution to relationship problems.
- Natalie explains this prevents insight and leads them to assume a new environment solves their issues.