

The Right to Leave, Aggressive Exes and Gracious Endings
Apr 20, 2023
32:28
When we fall in love, we often believe our relationship will last forever. Except sometimes it doesn't go well and breakups happen.
Today we’re going to talk about what to do when you think it's time to end your relationship--your right to leave. You may be in a relationship that has been on for a long time and you have kids, but it's very difficult for you to communicate it or accept it. We will be sharing some references along the way for further reading.
This episode may be hard for some of you who are currently going through a breakup. Always remember, you're not alone!
In this episode, we cover:
- The reasons for ending a relationship
- Sensory Addiction and overcoming it
- What to do to move forward gracefully
- Biological Detox
- What to do when ex-partner is vindictive and abusive
- Co-parenting your children
- The concept of Karma Theory
- Thoughts on Self-care, forgiving, and free will
Helpful Links:
- In Praise of Their Divorce by Tony Hoagland
- NVC Academy by Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg
- Anatomy of Love by Dr. Helen Fisher.
- Science of Relationships by Gary W. Lewandowski
- The Relationships And Motivation Lab by Eli J. Finkel
- Books by Bella DePaulo
- The Fight for Privacy by Danielle Citron
- Books by Dr. Brian H. Spitzberg
- Social and Emotional Development:by Dr. Karen H. Rosen
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