Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties Episode 13: I'm Not Listening to the Words He's Saying
Sep 24, 2018
This episode covers parents, rebuilding friendships, listening to people, and if exes have a place in your current relationship. The hosts discuss beliefs, superstitions, and college, reflect on a perfect wedding, talk about finding love within yourself, and navigating mixed signals and setting boundaries. They also share their struggles with exes and the impact it had on their current relationships.
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Parental Love Shapes Us
- Parental love is often imperfect and can influence how we view love in general.
- Parents are flawed humans, and their inability to love fully doesn't reflect your worth or the love you can receive elsewhere.
Break Up With Parental Expectations
- Break up with your expectations of parental love to find your own worth.
- Say to your parents what you need now and recognize you can love and be loved independently.
Healing Friendships after Shame
- Sam shared her own story of shame from abandoning friends during tough times.
- Reaching out to those friends years later brought forgiveness and relief from long-held shame.