SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

Unfortunately, there may come a point in relationship, where we are in enough distress, discontent and disconnect, that we question our relationship or marriage.

(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Four relationship dealbreakers (in general) that extremely difficult to overcome.
• Often, we need to say no to unhealthy patterns, to take a stand for health and connection. 
• When saying “no,” we are saying no to the behavior or dynamic, not our partner.
• Life can feel complicated with various stressors (i.e., financial and career stress, parenting and family issues, health and mental health issues,, etc), and it can be difficult to have clarity on the root issues.
• 11 areas of relationship dysfunction to consider when evaluating the health of your relationship.
• Ultimately, you have to make a decision. No one can tell you what is right. Do your best to get clear and aligned in your own body, heart, mind and gut. 

MENTIONED:

• ERP 165: HOW TO MANAGE SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES AND RECOVERY IN RELATIONSHIP – DR. ROBERT NAVARRA (Podcast)
• ERP 175: HOW TO HEAL FROM AN AFFAIR – AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT WOOLLEY (Podcast)
• ERP 104: HOW CAN INFIDELITY MAKE YOUR RELATIONSHIP STRONGER?(Podcast)
• ERP 149: 4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT A DECISION (Podcast)
• ERP 125: HOW KINDNESS CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR LOVE (Podcast)
• ERP 128: HOW KINDNESS CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR LOVE – PART TWO(Podcast)
• ERP 129: HOW KINDNESS CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR LOVE – PART THREE(Podcast)
• ERP 130: HOW KINDNESS CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR LOVE – PART FOUR(Podcast)
• ERP 131: HOW KINDNESS CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR LOVE – PART FIVE(Podcast)
• ERP 001: TURNING CONFUSION INTO CLARITY (WHEN YOU ARE FEELING STUCK IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP) (Podcast)
• Photo by Megan Menegay on Unsplash (photo credit)

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