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.

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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

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