Barbara Stevens - Breakups, Separations, Divorce, Self Help, Healing, Survi
Barbara Stevens - Breakups, Separations, Divorce, Self Help, Healing, Survi
EP#083 Can You Be Friends With Your Ex After A Breakup?
EP#083 Can You Be Friends With Your Ex After A Breakup?
EP#083 Can You Be Friends With Your Ex After A Breakup?
Wednesday 31st May 2017
Barbara Stevens explores if you can stay friends with your ex after a breakup, offering tips on communication, boundaries, and more.
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Get the buttons here!Can You Stay Friends With Your Ex? Barbara Stevens Weighs In
Staying friends after a divorce or a breakup or a separation will certainly be something that will take time. There might have to be some boundaries set, so, for instance, you might agree to let the past be left in the past and not bring up past issues, because they are sure to arouse emotions, if you can agree to begin this new phase of your friendship by drawing a line in the imaginary sand of time and from now on, only deal with the issues in the present and the future and not rehash old problems and issues.
Breaking up is never easy, but what happens when you want to keep your ex in your life? In this episode of the Breakup Recovery Podcast, host Barbara Stevens tackles the tricky question: Can you be friends with your ex after a breakup? Drawing from her wealth of experience, Barbara discusses the pros and cons of maintaining a friendship with an ex-partner. She explores scenarios where staying friendly might be beneficial, such as co-parenting or working together.
But she doesn't shy away from the challenges, like lingering emotions or past betrayals. Barbara emphasizes the importance of strong communication and setting clear boundaries to make this delicate relationship work. She shares practical tips on how to navigate this new phase, stressing that both parties need to move on from past issues and focus on the future. It's not just about being civil; it's about genuine effort and compromise from both sides.
For those wondering if it's possible to stay friends with an ex, Barbara offers a balanced perspective. She acknowledges that it requires time, patience, and a lot of hard work. But if both parties are willing to put in the effort, it can be a positive step towards healing and moving forward. Tune in to hear Barbara's insights and get practical advice on how to handle this complex situation.