Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties Episode 49: Emotional Connection is My Drug of Choice
Jun 24, 2019
They dig into loving more than one person and whether actions reflect true love. Conversations about starting over after loss and how money can become a focal point of grief. Practical tips for dating women later in life and building queer community connections. Reflections on Pride, allyship, and the labor behind genuine support.
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Restore Integrity With Honesty And Boundaries
- Regain integrity by aligning actions with your stated values: be transparent and set boundaries.
- Apologize, tell the truth to partners, and accept the discomfort of accountability to rebuild trust.
Love Is Feeling And A Choice Of Actions
- You can genuinely feel love for multiple people but feelings don't excuse harmful actions.
- Sam and Sierra separate emotional experience from the responsibility of loving through action.
Use Vulnerability To Reduce Shame
- Use vulnerability to repair harm by admitting wrongdoing and apologizing directly.
- Repeat the mantra: 'This is going to suck, but I'm doing it to be a better person.'