In episode 317, I received a question from an individual who has recognized they have a tendency to isolate themselves during their relationships and turn friends away. Having recently broken up with their partner, they find themselves feeling isolated and alone. In this post, I offer my advice on dealing with loneliness post-breakup and how to take steps to start making amends with your friends and prevent this from repeating in the future.
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer two questions that focus on losing friendships when you’re in a relationship, leaving you isolated if or when that relationship ends, and whether it’s possible to overshare in therapy.
In episode 316, I received a question from a listener who recognizes their tendency to lean towards codependency in all of their friendships and relationships, looking for advice on how to avoid this with their next romantic partner. In this post, I offer my thoughts on how you can take steps towards maintaining healthy relationships.
If you’re a naturally giving person, you can find it tough to set boundaries without being consumed by feelings of guilt or selfishness, but it is very important to also take good care of yourself. In episode 307, I received a question from an individual who has recently recognized they have neglected setting personal boundaries and how this has taken its toll on them. In this post, I offer my advice on how to start prioritizing your own needs and begin setting healthy boundaries with people.
In episode 274, I received a question from an individual who struggles with feelings of being a bad person. In this post, I look more deeply into the fundamentals behind this question, looking at why these thoughts may occur and what you can do to tackle them.