Grieving a relationship that still exists-Parallel Relationship Series
from Open up and Talk Hosted by Nichole Folino
What happens when your relationship hasn’t ended, but you find yourself grieving what it used to be? In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores the complicated grief that can exist inside a relationship that is still very much a part of your life. You may still share a home, raise a family, manage responsibilities, and move through everyday life together while quietly missing the closeness, affection, friendship, or version of yourselves that once existed. Nichole talks about grieving not only who you were as a couple, but the future you imagined, the person your partner once was to you, and even who you used to be within the relationship. She also explores how grief can sometimes show up as resentment, frustration, or emotional withdrawal rather than sadness. But grief can tell us something important: it often points toward what still matters to us. For some, recognizing what has been lost may open the door to honest conversations and rebuilding connection. For others, it may bring clarity that what they're grieving is something they no longer want to rebuild. This episode isn't about telling you to stay or telling you to leave. It's about giving yourself permission to acknowledge what has changed, understand what you're missing, and begin asking what you truly want moving forward. Because sometimes you can love someone and still be hurting. And sometimes the first step toward clarity is simply allowing yourself to admit that.
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