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Apr 2021
28m 52s

100: What If You Feel Bad For A Toxic Pa...

MATTHEW HUSSEY
About this episode

Empathy is a powerful emotion. 

It can be a tool: allowing you to put yourself in someone's shoes, understand their struggle, and emotionally connect to their suffering.

But when it comes to letting go of a toxic relationship, this can also be a danger if we prioritise empathy over our long-term well-being.

Join Matt and Steve to chat about leaving toxic partners, deciding on when to compromise in love, and of course, bubble baths...

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