About this episode

Talia Koren discusses the challenges of relationship rumination and provides insights and tips for breaking the indecision cycle in relationships.

I'm getting into relationship rumination and that "should I stay or should I go" loop that keeps you stuck without ever actually making a decision. I'm covering the science behind why your brain does this, the difference between ambivalence and relationship anxiety, and a set of guided reflection questions to help you figure out what you actually want. I also share my own experience ruminating for years before leaving my ex, answer listener questions from Instagram about dealbreakers, timelines, and finding the courage to leave, and give you practical tips for breaking the cycle. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma from a woman whose boyfriend of four years has always said he can't marry her. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Factor:  Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year!  factormeals.com/di50off Boll & Branch:  Get 15% off the softest bedding at  bollandbranch.com/dating Wayfair:  Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less.  wayfair.com CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠ ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on…

People in this episode

Host: Talia Koren

Topics covered

• relationship rumination
• decision making
• relationship anxiety
• guided reflection
• dating dilemmas

Keywords

• relationship decisions
• should I stay or go
• ambivalence
• dealbreakers
• dating advice

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