What if a relationship ending didn’t mean it was a failure? It’s our second-to-last episode of season 5. We’re answering a question that takes us inside some complicated relationship dynamics, from open relationships and polyamory to long distance and relationships with a time limit. We offer a big YOU-turn for you when you’re wondering what your partner is thinking or feeling about an issue and offer some compassion for your protective parts that want to “get you out of hard.” Finally, listen until the end to hear what each of us really thinks about open relationships. Spoiler: it’s three different things!

Quotes:

"Accepting that grief is inevitable is about saying yes to a full experience."

"What if there is no goalpost for relationship? What if it’s just being together in this moment, and then in the next one, and the next one?"

"If you’re ever wondering about your partner’s feelings, walk over to them and ask."

"The deeper you get, the more you're gonna grieve. But the alternative is saying 'no' and avoiding the whole experience."

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