Been There, Felt That

Getting Back Together with Your Ex with Mark Groves


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On this episode of Been There, Felt That, we delve into the complexities of relationships and the inevitable heartbreak that comes with them. Our guest Mark Groves reflects on past experiences of heartbreak and the challenges of navigating relational challenges with openness, curiosity, and grace. We learn about the importance of facing inherited patterns of behavior and how relational education is a fundamental skill that should be taught in schools. We also explore strategies for self-regulation, communication in relationships, and the power of intentional breakups as a transformative process. Mark shares personal experiences of ending a relationship with grace and intentionality, only to reconcile months later after a lot of repair was done. Join us as we explore the nuances of relationships and the power of intentional communication and transformation.

Discover:

- Reflections on heartbreak and moving through relational challenges
- Patterns of behavior inherited from family as part of becoming an adult
- Importance of self-awareness and healing in relationships to prevent causing harm
- Overprotective parenting can prevent children from developing grit and resilience
- Importance of relational education
- New breakup course launched by Felt
- Strategies for navigating communication and emotional processing differences in relationships
- Lack of initial agreements and creating a relationship vision can lead to relationship failure
- Breakups can be powerful and transformative
- Marks personal experience with a breakup and reunion with their partner
- Getting back together with your ex

- 0:00-2:15: Intro and overview.

- 2:15-6:00: Reflections on heartbreak and healing.
- 6:00-11:30: Inherited patterns and becoming an adult.
- 11:30-21:15: Importance of relational education.
- 21:15-25:30: Investing in work vs. relationships.
- 25:30-32:00: Understanding conflict in relationships.
- 32:00-37:00: Communication and emotional processing.
- 37:00-40:30: Breakup course overview.
- 40:30-44:45: Community and support in breakups.
- 44:45-49:45: Transformative power of breakups.
- 49:45-55:00: Ending a relationship with intention.
- 55:00-58:00: Getting intentional about the future.

 

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