Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties Episode 23: Shame Can't Live in the Dark...I Mean Light
Dec 3, 2018
In this engaging discussion, the hosts tackle the challenges of navigating partner baggage and sexual apathy in today's hookup culture. They reflect on their childhood misconceptions about love and sexuality, particularly from a queer lens. The conversation dives into the emotional complexities of casual hookups and the importance of self-validation. They emphasize open communication as a key to overcoming insecurities and stress the significance of body positivity. Throughout, the hosts blend humor with heartfelt insights on relationship growth.
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Unpacking Partner's Trust Issues
- Leslie's boyfriend repeatedly asks if she really loves him due to past emotional abuse.
- This shows deep wounds from his previous long-term relationship impacting current trust.
Therapy Helps Unpack Past Baggage
- Encourage therapy to heal past relationship wounds and build self-love.
- Help him forgive his past and view the breakup as mismatch, not personal failure.
Use Affirmations to Ease Doubt
- Respond with a firm "Yes, I'm sure" when he doubts your love.
- Ask gently what makes him question your love to open dialogue.
