#147 - Should You Have Sex With Your Ex?

It's so, so hard to let go...   In the aftermath of a breakup or even divorce, many people continue on with their Ex in quasi-relationship "situationships." Living with their Ex, having sex with an Ex, being hang-out buddies with an Ex, or texting back and forth with an Ex are all common. While this is understandable, it's also destructive. As a therapist, marriage counselor, and breakup recovery expert, I have had a ring-side seat to many, many relationships, divorces and breakup recovery situations. I've spoken to the broken hearted, as well as to their Exes and have learned a lot about why. On this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast I'm sharing my perspective on: Why people going through breakups often do self-destructive things in order to maintain their connection with their Ex Why having sex with an Ex is always damaging (but only to one of you) The power dynamics at work in every breakup How your Ex really feels about hooking up with you What post-breakup purgatory is really about… and what it does to your self esteem The magical thinking that people going through breakups are vulnerable to How to cut the cord and set yourself free All the best, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Ps: We discussed a number of resources in this episode. Here are the links to learn more: The Stages of Healing From a Breakup Our Online Breakup Recovery and Support Group Heal Your Broken Heart Breakup Recovery Program Our Facebook group