About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of missing a toxic relationship after leaving it and discusses related listener stories.

You finally leave the relationship everyone told you was toxic… so why do you still miss it? This week, we unpack a listener’s confession about leaving a toxic partner only to find herself missing the chaos she fought so hard to escape. We discuss why healthy relationships can sometimes feel “boring,” the psychology behind toxic attraction, and whether it’s possible to break the cycle for good. We also dive into another heartbreaking listener story about infidelity in the workplace, share our thoughts on modern dating, and catch up on everything that’s been happening in our own lives. Watch the podcast on YouTube Get a weekly BONUS episode on Patreon : Join Our Community Instagram TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tash Gershfield, Carly Harris

Topics covered

• toxic relationships
• psychology
• modern dating
• infidelity
• listener stories

Keywords

• toxic relationship
• psychology
• infidelity
• modern dating
• listener confession

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