I Love You Keep Going with George Haas When to stay in and when to leave relationships?
Jan 29, 2026
They explore how hopelessness signals when to end a romance and how childhood patterns shape conflict habits. Attachment activation and emotional hijacks get explained alongside secure versus insecure relationship dynamics. Practical topics include negotiating collaborative care agreements, practicing authentic expression, setting firm boundaries against abuse, and building a supportive social network.
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Hopelessness Signals The End
- You leave a relationship when you give up hope that you can negotiate its conflicts.
- George Haas says hopelessness signals the end because you stop expecting workable renegotiation.
Conflict Habits Come From Childhood
- Childhood family conflict patterns become our automatic conflict strategies.
- George Haas explains we apply learned strategies from caregivers without conscious evaluation.
Negotiate Win‑Win Care Agreements
- Do collaborate on solutions that are win-win rather than using threats or power.
- George Haas recommends making mutual care agreements to settle conflicts and stabilize the relationship.