May 8, 2020
This week I’m bringing you a solo episode, and I’m talking all about negative intimacy and forgiveness. First, let’s talk about negative intimacy. In a nutshell, negative intimacy is the continuation of unhealthy dynamics of your marriage long into your divorce — something I engaged in for about five years post-divorce!
In this episode, I offer some
questions to ask if you think you’re in a negatively intimate
relationship with your ex or soon-to-be-ex, such as: “What is the
connection you are trying to keep alive?”
Understanding why you’re seeking this
connection and then moving on from it is all part of the letting go
process. Letting go happens over time, and often in waves. And
it is
a process. Extricating yourself
from past relationship patterns is where the real divorce
happens.
I also sound off on the difference between forgiveness and resentment. And, know this, you don’t have to forgive someone. However, you should work through and process your resentments. Listen in, reach out if you need guidance, and stay well!
Show Highlights
Resources & Links:
Me in the New York Times! Podcasts Inspired by Love and Relationships
The Ultimate Divorce Survival
Guide
Should
I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group