Recognizing When It's Time to Move On: Rima's Guide to Ending Relationships
If there are fundamental differences in values, life goals, outlooks, or you are unable to support one another fundamentally, there's no future for the partnership, what you want and need in life are important, and you deserve to be in a relationship with someone that is on the same page as you.
Breaking up is never easy, but sometimes it's the healthiest choice. In this episode of 'The Rima the Jungle Girl Podcast', licensed psychotherapist Rima Danielle Jomaa dives into the tricky terrain of knowing when to end a relationship. Drawing from her own experiences and those of her clients, Rima shares nine telltale signs that it might be time to call it quits with your partner.
Rima opens up about her first long-term relationship, revealing how difficult it was to break up, even though she knew it was the right decision. She emphasizes the importance of being honest with yourself and not staying in a relationship out of fear or convenience. Resentment, she notes, can quietly erode the foundation of any partnership, leading to a toxic environment.
Instead of staying stuck in fight-or-flight mode or tiptoeing around your partner, Rima encourages listeners to recognize fundamental differences in values, life goals, and outlooks. Understanding what you truly want and need in life is crucial. By paying attention to patterns and not justifying staying in an unfulfilling relationship, you can make a more informed decision about your future. Rima wraps up the episode by stressing the importance of honesty with yourself and those around you.
Ultimately, she reminds us that our happiness is in our own hands, and sometimes that means making tough choices. Tune in to gain valuable insights on ending relationships gracefully and moving forward with confidence.