The School of Greatness How To Let Go Of Toxic Love & Attract A Healthy Relationship
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Feb 21, 2025 
Join bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, known for her journey from love addiction to emotional sobriety, and psychologist Dr. Guy Winch, who delves into how early relationship patterns stick like cement. Relationship experts Matthew Hussey and Sadia Khan tackle why we cling to unhealthy bonds, emphasizing the need for clear communication and recognizing deal-breakers. They explore the profound impact of self-care on relationships and how emotional wounds mirror physical injuries. Together, they pave the way for healthier emotional connections.
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Liz Gilbert's Relationship History
- Elizabeth Gilbert openly discusses her two divorces and her journey with love addiction.
- She mentions attending couples therapy with three different partners, highlighting her repeated patterns.
Source of Love
- The solution to love addiction isn't finding the right person, but cultivating self-love and a connection to a higher power.
- External sources can't provide the infinite love an addict seeks.
Love as a Drug
- Romantic relationships can be addictive like substances, providing temporary highs followed by crashes.
- Finding a supportive community is crucial for breaking these patterns.
