Three D's In Relationship Endings

In this podcast episode, Loraine shares her personal experiences with the three D's in relationship endings: divorce, death of a partner, and discard. She begins by recounting her journey through a difficult marriage, highlighting the red flags she ignored and the challenges she faced as a young mother. Eventually, she musters the courage to end the relationship and rebuild her life. Loraine then delves into the sudden and shocking death of her second long-term partner, reflecting on the profound impact it had on her. Lastly, she discusses the abrupt termination of her most recent relationship, detailing the emotional turmoil and verbal abuse she endured. Through her candid storytelling, the host explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the complexities of navigating relationship endings. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Loraine experienced three different types of relationship endings: divorce, death of a partner, and discard (abrupt termination by the other person). Loraine's divorce was a result of feeling unsatisfied in the marriage and wanting to pursue her own goals and independence. The death of Loraine's partner was sudden and unexpected, leading to a period of grief and reflection. Loraine's third long-term relationship ended abruptly when her partner revealed he was in love with another woman and displayed aggressive behaviour. Throughout these relationship endings, Loraine demonstrated resilience and determination to rebuild her life and pursue her own dreams. BEST MOMENTS: "I had become the housekeeper after my parents divorced, but not only the housekeeper. I cooked the meals, cleaned the house and did the laundry." "I found a part-time job in fundraising for a local youth and community project, and I was also a volunteer for another community project." "He moved on very quickly after he had been talking online with a woman he knew from his early 1980s. He met her again in person apparently on August the 21st, 2020." "I've got something to tell you... I'm in love with another woman. We can remain friends if you want to remain friends. We just can't have sex anymore." "That email told me everything I needed to know about the type of man I have been in a relationship with. A man who never loved me." HOST BIO Loraine is a blogger, digital creator, and author. A former Property Management business owner spent a decade in HMO and family rentals before moving to Spain in 2016 with dreams of becoming fully retired and living in Spain with her partner, but that dream shattered in September 2020. Loraine explains how she has now experienced the three D's in relationship endings. Divorce, death of a partner and now discard, the abrupt termination of a relationship. Currently working on rebuilding her life whilst living with three overlapping litigations post-separation including the threat of precarious eviction by a former partner.