Episode #101: The Right to Leave, Aggressive Exes and Gracious Endings: A Solo Episode with Christine Marie Mason

April 20, 2023

When we fall in love, we often believe our relationship will last forever. Except sometimes it doesn't go well and breakups happen.

Today we’re going to talk about what to do when you think it's time to end your relationship-- your right to leave. You may be in a relationship that has been on for a long time and you have kids, but it's very difficult for you to communicate it or accept it. We will be sharing some references along the way for further reading.

This episode may be hard for some of you who are currently going through a breakup. Always remember, you're not alone!

In this episode, we cover

The reasons for ending a relationship
Sensory addiction and overcoming it
What to do to move forward gracefully
Biological detox
What to do when ex-partner is vindictive and abusive
Co-parenting your children
The concept of Karma Theory
Thoughts on self-care, forgiving, and free will

Helpful Links:

In Praise of Their Divorce by Tony Hoagland
NVC Academy by Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg
Anatomy of Love: A Natural History of Mating, Marriage, and Why We Stray by Dr. Helen Fisher. Get it on Amazon now.
Science of Relationships (Luvze) by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr.. Check out his books here.
The Relationships And Motivation Lab (RAMLAB) by Eli J. Finkel
Books by Bella DePaulo on singlehood
New Book: The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age by Danielle Citron
Books by Dr. Brian H. Spitzberg
Social and Emotional Development: Attachment Relationships and the Emerging Self by Dr. Karen H. Rosen

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