Around this time of year, people begin to evaluate their life choices and circumstances. Relationships are no different. It’s a great to reflect on what is working well, what isn’t, and maybe even what is no longer worth pursuing. In fact, many people find themselves in break-ups, separation, and divorce on the tail-end of the holidays.

My guest today, Licensed Therapist, John Kim, joins me to talk about the different types of break-ups and breakdowns that occur in romantic relationships. But we also talk about common themes you see in ending relationships (and, how to avoid them), the differences between healthy and unhealthy love, how ruptures in a relationship can lead to some of the biggest relational breakthroughs, how to communicate what you need without coming across needy, obnoxious, or over-bearing, and so much more.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Episode Introduction 00:40 – The Reality of Breakups 01:50 – Intentionality in Relationships 03:19 – Types of Breakups: Understanding the Differences 07:09 – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Love 10:59 – Turning Breakups into Breakthroughs 15:15 – Balancing Self-Discipline and Self-Compassion 18:52 – Living in the Moment vs. Pursuing Goals 23:49 – Embracing Solitude and Self-Discovery 27:50 – Compromise vs. Self-Abandonment in Relationships 33:11 – Repairing Ruptures: Building Trust in Relationships 39:00 – Rewriting Your Narrative and Emotional Growth 43:12 – Swimming Past the Breakers: Building Resilient Love 50:09 – Reflecting on Expired Relationships 53:47 – 31 Days to Rebuild: A Practical Approach to Healing 57:19 – Therapy, Coaching, and Corrective Experiences

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