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Aug 2023
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#179 Listener Episode: Realizing You Are...

BREAK UP BESTIE
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In today's listener episode I interviewed Lauren and heard about her relationship and breakup story that happened last year. She was with her ex for 7 years and about 6 years into the relationship she realized she was not happy but kept trying to ignore it so she could stay in the relationship. Ultimately she ended the relationship and finally went no contact. We discuss how difficult it is to end a relationship when nothing is innately wrong, how to find yourself single, how to rely on your support system and so much more.

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