026: Bye, Felicia: Overcome Separation Anxiety and Let It Go

Podcast episode

[A026] Bye, Felicia: Overcome Separation Anxiety and Let It Go

Listen to this episode

Open MP3

Originally published Mar 24, 2016. Some information and links may no longer be current.

Show notes

Do you really need to do everything with your significant other? Is it really a sign of love if you can’t stand to be apart?

The reality of the situation is that sometimes it’s healthy to do things separate from your partner.

Another consideration is the fact that sometimes the relationship is over and you need to let go.

Both of these circumstances require that you overcome your anxiety related to confrontation or your worries about what would happen if the relationship ended. The end game should be a healthy relationship that both you and your partner fully enjoy.

Concepts

  • Reasons it's important to develop your own interest and let your partner do the same.
  • Signs that it's actually time to end the relationship.
  • Why is it so hard to let go sometimes even if you aren't happy?
  • Tips for letting go when it's time to say goodbye.
  • Tips for more effective exercise.
[icon type="itunes"]

Resources

The Wall Street JournalWhen it never gets easier to say goodbye
Scientific AmericanWhen it hurts to be away
PsychCentralSecrets of happy marriages
Psychology TodayLetting a relationship go

Transcript planned.