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Jan 2024
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Episode 261: Breaking Negative Cycles In...

DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER
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A negative cycle starts when one partner in a relationship feels hurt and then says something critical. Then, the other partner feels hurt and responds in kind. This repeats over and over, and the hurt feelings escalate. In the last episode, we talked about why these cycles happen and how to identify them in your relationship. In today’s episode, we’re going ... Show More
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