How do you know the right time to end a relationship?
It is normal to face challenges in a relationship, but what happens when one or both people completely disconnect and thoughts turn to leaving? How do you know the right time to end a relationship?
In this episode, divorce coach Dr. Sue Palmer-Conn joined us to discuss the challenging question of whether to stay or go, including common stress points and challenges couples face, how discernment counselling can help them to make a decision, and why divorce or separation can change your life for the better.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions
03:07 What is discernment counselling? And how can it help a relationship?
03:43 The impact of losing connection
05:00 The limitations of marriage guidance
05:19 How does discernment counselling work?
09:09 What are common trigger points in relationships?
09:21 The different ways to disconnect
10:25 Making the decision to stay or go
11:34 What are the three main outcomes of discernment counselling?
12:30 Does it help make divorce more dignified?
14:08 How long does the process take?
19:30 How do you keep communication in a relationship going?
22:15 How do you break a rut in a relationship?
25:00 The pressure of time on a relationship
27:00 The impact of children
29:10 Retirement and empty nesters
30:00 Is the concept of marriage now outdated?
32:55 Sometimes leaving the relationship is the best decision
34:10 Separation can be positive
34:28 Sue’s top tips for people thinking about ending the relationship
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Catch-up on Sue’s first podcast, dealing with a relationship breakdown during menopause https://bit.ly/3RQ5e2G
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