Divorce Recovery and Hate: Two steps forward and three steps back || Divorce Devil Podcast #147 || David and Rachel

David and Rachel are the hosts of the Divorce Devil Podcast, where they discuss various aspects of divorce recovery and provide advice and support to those going through the process. Summary: David and Rachel discuss the topic of hate during and after divorce. They explore how anger can be both positive and negative, and how it can motivate individuals to make changes in their lives. They also discuss the importance of communication and not making assumptions about the other person's feelings. Rachel shares her personal experience of feeling unimportant in her marriage and how it led to resentment and hate. They emphasize the need to let go of hate in order to move forward and be the best version of oneself. Key Takeaways: Anger can be both positive and negative, motivating individuals to make changes but also leading to regrettable actions. Hate is a learned response and can stem from feeling unimportant or not being heard in a relationship. Hate can serve as a distancing mechanism, allowing individuals to sever ties and make difficult decisions. Prolonged hate can be mentally, emotionally, and physically draining, hindering the healing process. Self-care is essential in combating hate and moving forward after divorce. Quotes: Anger can be positive, negative, but it can motivate you to get out of a rut." - David "If you're not communicating, you don't know what the other person's feeling because you can't read minds yet." - Rachel "The longer you stay in that negative state, the more it affects you physically." - Rachel "Let go of the hate because you can't move forward and be the best version of you." - Rachel  And those ever-present off-the-wall collateral conversation topics: Ying and yang Stuck in anger  different levels of hate Divorce Recovery Groundhog Day Respect One calorie hate Baby and diet hate Stress can be physical Familiar and comfortable Thanksgiving and a bike ride A false sense of security  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.