Ep. 206 - I Left My First Marriage.. Here's What I Got Wrong

About this episode

Michelle shares her personal story about the challenges of love and communication in her first marriage.

What if you didn’t marry the wrong person… what if you just never learned how to love each other? In this week’s episode, Michelle shares a deeply personal story about loving and leaving her first marriage. She unpacks the painful realization that love can be real and still unsustainable when two people lack the skills, language, and emotional tools to create safety and connection. You will hear what she misunderstood, what she sees clearly now, and why “not feeling loved” is not always the same as being unloved. If you’re standing at a crossroads, questioning your marriage, or wondering whether love is truly gone, this episode will slow you down and offer a gentler, wiser lens before pain makes the decision for you.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Hays

Topics covered

• marriage
• love
• relationships
• self-discovery
• emotional tools

Keywords

• marriage
• love
• emotional tools
• relationships
• self-reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Monarch for Love, Awakened Hearts

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