Do we really want closure, or are we trying to win at proving we’re a Good Person?
When we’re a people-pleaser, perfectionist or overthinker who’s likely been prone to overgiving and over-responsibility, there can be a tendency to want to control endings, including how the other party perceives us. We go through a break-up or have a...When our friend dates our ex, is it OK, and can we be upset about it?
Humans love to feel in control of the uncontrollable, which, incidentally, is pseudo-control. Comforting, sure, but nonetheless an illusion. Take breakups. We can feel, for all intents and purposes, ‘over’ our ex based on how we see life working out. Who...Knowing if you’re on the right track with No Contact or getting over someone
Post-breakup as you endeavour to come to terms with the loss of the relationship, it’s not uncommon to fret a little (or even a lot) about whether you’re on the ‘right track’. If you’re No Contact, the enforced distance can cause you to wonder if you’re really...Podcast Ep. 225: Are We Giving or *Imposing*?
In this week’s episode of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, I talk about something that makes most of us very uncomfortable: ‘giving’ that crosses boundaries. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android 5 key topics in this...
