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Mar 2020
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The On Again Off Again Relationship

Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC and Creator of TrueLoveDates.com
About this episode

What do you do when you find yourself in an on again off again relationship?

Do you end it, or do you continue on the roller coaster ride of trying to make things work? Is it worth it to try and take a break in a relationship, and what does it say about the outcome of a relationship if you have to take a break?

In today’s podcast episode, I’m talking you through what I think about this kind of up and down relationship, and how to navigate through it. If you find yourself in a relationship with someone where you are needing to “take a break” to sort through things and figure things out – than this episode is for you!

Taking a Break

When it comes to taking a break in a relationship, you have to remember why it is you’re taking a break as well as have a plan of what you’re trying to resolve. Tune in to today’s episode and find out what to do in the on again off again relationship.

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