Living Through The Process

While some of these feelings may seem overwhelming, they are all “normal” reactions.

They are necessary to the process of healing, so that we can eventually move on and engage in other relationships.

Planning for our feelings can reduce the sense of panic or being overwhelmed.

Use stress management, relaxation and exercise and be patient with yourself.

Allow yourself to feel the sadness, anger, fear, and pain associated with an ending. Denying those feelings doesn’t help.

Recognize guilt, self blame, and bargaining as defences against feeling out of control and being unable to stop the other person from leaving us.

Some endings we can’t control, because we can’t control another person’s behaviour.

Give yourself time to heal, and be kind to yourself for the duration: pamper yourself, ask for support from others, and allow yourself new experiences and friends .

Talk it over with someone to gain perspective.

If you feel “stuck” in a pattern of negative relationships and unable to change, talking to a professional counsellor may help

Where are You at in Your Current Relationships?

Think about how it has changed and may change?
Think about if your relationships commonly stall at a certain stage and then you begin over with another person?

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