Conversations from the Heart

#65 -When to Stay, When to Let Go: Honest Conversations About Love, Family, and Friendship

Yvette Erasmus Season 2 Episode 13

One of the hardest decisions we can make is to dismantle a marriage when there are children involved.

On this episode of the podcast, we uncover how to make the decision of whether to stay in or leave a marriage because of the kids.  We also discuss:

  • 1:34  How do I make accommodations for my needs and my children's needs at the same time?
  • 4:01  Determining the values behind our needs
  • 6:15  Grief and acceptance in a relationship
  • 8:28  An old flame is coming into town.  How can I have a safe conversation about hurt feelings?
  • 14:37  Discerning someone's role in our life
  • 17:23  The importance of exhibiting care
  • 20:45  The difference between caring for someone's well-being and taking responsibility for it
  • 23:31  What words can I use to calm down a charged situation? 

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