April 05, 2023

Navigating Dating with an Eating Disorder

42 minutes

Hey there! On this episode of Perfectly Broken we are diving into all things dating when navigating an eating disorder. Today, you will hear some of my relationship stories, the dynamics with them, and how I opened up about my ED with them. I also share some advice for this who may have a partner navigating this or in recovery.

What you’ll hear:

What does being in recovery for an eating disorder look like

What my first relationship looked like and navigating a severe eating disorder

The first time I shared my ED with someone

Getting into a toxic relationship and getting engaged

How this relationship played into my binging

Ending my relationship and ending up with my clingy boyfriend

The relationship that my mom got involved (in a good way)

The reality of how my ED affected my relationships

Shifting into my stable relationship and knowing me in my disordered eating and exercise addiction days

The other relationships in between

My advice for choosing partners when dating while in recovery

Advice to a those who have a partner with an ED

How to tell your partner

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