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Sometimes breaking up with someone is easier said than done. If you’ve ever been stuck in a cycle of breaking up and making up, it can seem like it’s impossible to leave your ex for good. But you can do it. There are things you can do to keep yourself from falling back into an unhappy relationship. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of things you can do to move on for good.
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QuestionWhat are some signs that my relationship might not work?Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCCMoshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
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QuestionI live with my partner and I need to tell her that I don't want to get re-married. What should I do?Tasha Rube, LMSWTasha Rube is a Licensed Social Worker based in Kansas City, Kansas. Tasha is affiliated with the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. She received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Missouri in 2014.
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QuestionMy partner keeps talking me out of making the final break. How can I leave him without being convinced not to?Tasha Rube, LMSWTasha Rube is a Licensed Social Worker based in Kansas City, Kansas. Tasha is affiliated with the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. She received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Missouri in 2014.
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Warnings
- If your ex is aggressive or abusive, contact the police. Put an end to any threatening behavior as soon as it starts so it doesn’t get out of hand.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/i-want-leave-divorce-separation-my-partner-what-do-i-do-now-relationship-advice-relate-counselling-a6790501.html
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201812/how-leave-long-term-relationship
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201812/how-leave-long-term-relationship
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201812/how-leave-long-term-relationship
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/i-want-leave-divorce-separation-my-partner-what-do-i-do-now-relationship-advice-relate-counselling-a6790501.html
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/i-want-leave-divorce-separation-my-partner-what-do-i-do-now-relationship-advice-relate-counselling-a6790501.html
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/4agnzq/moving-out-after-a-breakup
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201812/how-leave-long-term-relationship
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201812/how-leave-long-term-relationship
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/staying-strong-after-a-break-up/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/owning-pink/201104/15-ways-leave-your-lover-love
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm