This time of year often brings relationships into sharper focus.

February tends to celebrate a romanticized version of love — the ideal, effortless kind. But when real life doesn’t match those expectations, old arguments resurface. Disappointment, betrayal, and unresolved ruptures find a way of coming back into the conversation.

And as you already know if you’ve been listening to the podcast, real love isn’t sustained by fantasy.

It requires real work, especially when trust has been broken.

The truth is that many people try to rebuild trust by rushing toward forgiveness or by hoping things can somehow go back to how they were.

But that version of the relationship is gone.

And honestly, it wasn’t working for either of you.

So in this week’s episode, I walk you through a different path forward.

Not back into the past…

but toward a new normal — one that’s more honest, transparent, resilient, and emotionally grounded.

If you’ve been carrying questions like:

“Can I trust them again?”

“How do I know this won’t happen again?”

“Am I supposed to forgive… or protect myself?”

This episode will help you slow down, ground yourself, and move forward with integrity.

Episode timestamps:

01:06 — Why rebuilding trust starts with trusting yourself

04:07 — Creating a new normal instead of chasing the past

06:34 — Seeking to understand the other person (without excusing harm)

07:18 — The role of forgiveness — and why it can’t be forced

11:55 — Looking honestly at times you broke trust too

13:53 — What happens if you decide to part ways

14:51 — Reaching out for support when you don’t want to do this alone

Whatever path you choose, rebuilding or releasing, my hope is that you do it from a place of self-trust rather than self-abandonment.

That’s how healing actually lasts.

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