Finding Emotional Closure in Relationships

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Being stuck in emotional limbo after a breakup can be emotionally draining. Lack of closure and unanswered questions keep our brains unsure of whether it's time to move on. Running into someone connected to our ex can provide a new perspective and the closure we need. Closure allows our brain to create a narrative and conclude the relationship, giving us the mental catharsis to finally move on. Lack of closure is especially common in messy or unexpected breakups. It's important to find closure in order to close that chapter and move forward.

We all know the feeling of wanting desperately to move on from someone - an ex, a past love, situationship, someone we know we shouldn't be with - but being unable to stop obsessively thinking about them. In this episode we explore the psychology behind why that is, but also how to get to the next stage of healing where you are free of the past memories, thoughts and your feelings for this person. We discuss:

The psychological need for emotional closure and how to provide YOURSELF closure
The Polyanna principle and positive bias for the past
The chemical reason for obsession and unrequited
Anxious attachment and overthinking
The excuses that keep us invested in the wrong people
How to emotionally detach
The science of no-contact
10 tips for getting over someone you can't stop thinking about

If you are struggling to move on, even though you've tried and are ready, this one is for you as we unpack how to move on from someone you can't stop thinking about.

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