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Tricky Boundaries & Skillful Negotiation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon (Part One)


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What do you do when someone cuts you out of their life? How do you back away slowly from someone you really don’t want to be around? Boundaries are part of all human relationships, but they are TRICKY. This week, part one of our show about boundaries - how to make them, how to keep them, and sometimes, how to breach them - with special guest Dr. Alexandra Solomon, host of Reimagining Love.


Want your questions answered on the show? To submit your questions by voicemail, call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co


In this episode we cover:

  • Why relational self-awareness is the key to all good relationships
  • Can step-parents and adult step-kids get along after a loss in the family? 
  • Why relationships based on conscious choice are so important
  • How to negotiate the relationship you want when the other people maybe don’t want you around
  • The difference between “letting go of outcome” and setting yourself up for success


Guest Bio:

Dr Alexandra Solomon is one of the most trusted voices in the world of relationships. She’s a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University and the author of two bestselling books: Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. You might know her from her popular instagram channel, or from her podcast, Reimagining Love. Find her at https://dralexandrasolomon.com


Questions to Carry with you:

  • Check back next week for part two of this special episode on boundaries to get your Questions to Carry With You



Resources: 

Want to train with Dr. Solomon? Check out her current training courses at https://dralexandrasolomon.com

Need a place to tell the whole truth about what you’re going through? Check out the Writing Your Grief course and community, from Megan Devine. Registration for the next session is open now. 

Looking for more training as you navigate grief on the job and in your life? Check out megandevine.co for upcoming workshops 


Get in touch: 

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