Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties Episode 22: Ghosts Can't Text
Nov 26, 2018
This conversation dives into confronting the ghosts of past relationships and the emotional turmoil of being ghosted. It humorously navigates family dynamics and how they impact romantic connections. The importance of open communication and self-worth in dating, especially for asexual individuals, is explored. The speakers also emphasize nurturing non-romantic relationships and the journey toward forgiveness, wishing well for those who have hurt us. It's a heartfelt and entertaining look at love, loss, and personal growth.
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Address Relationship Secrets Calmly
- If you discover your date's past relationship secret through Facebook, calmly bring it up yourself.
- Normalizing the conversation reduces shame and builds openness between partners.
Divorce Stigma Affects Dating
- Divorce carries deep stigma that makes people hide it in new relationships.
- We overvalue marriage and divorce as markers, though they're just relationship milestones.
Find Closure Beyond Ghosting
- Ghosting is painful but your feelings remain valid even if you don't get closure.
- Seek closure internally, as the silence is their answer and you deserve better than being ghosted.