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Feb 2025
56m 32s

284: How to Handle Heartbreak on Valenti...

MATTHEW HUSSEY
About this episode
Heartbreak is never easy—especially around Valentine’s Day. In this episode, Matthew dives deep into the struggles of heartbreak, the emotional pain of moving on, and how to navigate feelings of loss, regret, and loneliness. And if you're struggling with heartbreak, don’t miss our free live event on February 25th, where he’ll guide you through the process of healing and moving forward. Sign up at LoveLifeTraining.com. Main Topics Covered:
  • Why Valentine’s Day can be a painful reminder of heartbreak
  • The different types of heartbreak: fresh, chronic, and long-term loneliness
  • The power of self-compassion and reconnecting with yourself
  • Why no contact feels so hard—and how to stay strong
  • The danger of dating as a distraction from heartbreak
  • How to stop obsessing over your ex and wishing things had ended differently
  • Dealing with regret and the fear that you lost “the one”
  • How to recognize and avoid emotionally avoidant partners
  • The key to moving forward and finding love again

 

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