Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2122: Are You Addicted To Your Ex? To Love? Or Are You Still Grieving? by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Emotional Complexities
01 Apr 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2122: In "Are You Addicted To Your Ex? To Love? Or Are You Still Grieving?" by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, delve into the emotional complexities of holding onto past relationships. Dr. Rutherford expertly guides readers through the dangers of yo-yo relationships, love addiction, and the struggle to emotionally divorce, providing insights on recognizing the difference between normal grieving and a detrimental inability to let go. This article is a must-read for anyone finding themselves stuck in the past, offering valuable perspectives on moving forward with strength and clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/are-you-addicted-to-your-ex-to-love-or-are-you-still-grieving/ Quotes to ponder: "Love addicts live in a chaotic world of desperate need and emotional despair." "Healthy relationships don't complete your life. They enhance your already fulfilled life." "Forgiveness is key. Both of you must take responsibility for your end of whatever caused the break-up; this is vital for a relationship to reemerge." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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