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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Esther Calling - My Exes Exes Keep Ruining My Relationships

Apr 8, 2024
A woman struggles with trust due to her ex's betrayal, leading her to sabotage her current relationship. The podcast explores jealousy, competition, and fear in relationships, as well as cultural clashes in a Taiwanese family. It dives into the roots of cautious behavior, past betrayals' impact on trust, and the importance of questioning advice.
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Quick takeaways

  • Balancing personal needs within a relationship without sacrificing individuality is crucial for maintaining a strong connection.
  • Past relationship trauma can influence present connections, leading to fear, insecurity, and difficulty in trusting fully.

Deep dives

Navigating a Partner's Close Relationship with an Ex

In the podcast episode, the speaker recounts being in a relationship with a partner who maintained a very close friendship with his ex-girlfriend. Initially sympathetic to each other's past relationship experiences, they struggled to balance their connection with the partner's intense bond with his ex. The speaker felt overshadowed by the ex-girlfriend's presence in their lives, leading to discomfort and a sense of lacking importance in the partner's life. Despite open communication and discussions, the relationship eventually ended due to the inability to find a way forward without sacrificing personal needs and feelings of security.

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