Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties Episode 50: Romantic Convicts
Jun 30, 2019
This discussion dives deep into the complexities of modern relationships. The hosts explore when to fix or end a troubled connection, emphasizing the importance of honest communication. They share practical checklists to assess relationship joy and tackle tough decisions. Mixed signals from dating are dissected, urging empathy and perspective. The conversation shifts to rebuilding trust, setting healthy boundaries, and recognizing personal needs. Ultimately, it encourages growth and resilience after betrayal, fostering acceptance and the journey toward love.
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Compare Past Spark To Present Behavior
- Love bias makes us tolerate behaviors from partners we wouldn't accept from strangers.
- Compare what your partner did at the start to what they do now to judge if the relationship is salvageable.
Require Honest Communication First
- Do insist on open and honest communication as the baseline for change.
- If you cannot talk about the problems, the relationship will not improve.
Dog Died, Made A Checklist For Endings
- Sam used her terminally ill dog story to create a decision checklist for endings.
- She checked when the dog's joyful behaviors stopped to know it was time to let go.