Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 540 - Banish the Ghost of Relationships Past
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Jul 29, 2025 This discussion dives into the lingering impact of past relationships and how they shape our current connections. It highlights the concept of relationship PTSD and offers strategies for overcoming trust issues. The hosts share insights on recognizing healthy versus unhealthy dynamics, emphasizing the importance of communication. They explore the healing power of shared experiences and the necessity of letting go of emotional baggage, advocating for self-acceptance as a means to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
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Relationship PTSD Impacts Trust
- Past relationship trauma can cause PTSD-like symptoms, making it hard to trust a healthy new relationship.
- Hypervigilance and waiting for harm become common even with evidence of kindness and respect.
PTSD Symptoms Affect Relationships
- PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, avoidance, extreme emotional reactions, and self-doubt.
- These symptoms negatively filter everyday experiences and can hinder trust in relationships.
PTSD Triggered Physical Reaction
- Jace shared a friend's PTSD caused nausea when reading due to hypervigilance.
- His body forced sickness to stop focus and keep alert to danger.
