Sometimes, romantic relationships just don’t work out. And breaking up with someone can be really tough — including having the breakup conversation. With ADHD, overthinking, people-pleasing, and rejection sensitivity can make it even harder.
This week, ADHD coach and author of I Don’t Hate My Ex-Husband Jess DuBose visits Sorry, I Missed This. Listen to learn how to check in with yourself about your relationship, and some tips to help you through a breakup conversation.
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Timestamps
(02:08) Why did Jess write her book?
(04:13) How does ADHD impact breaking up?
(05:19) Staying in a relationship because of people-pleasing
(07:42) Jess’ growth process: ASPIRE
(10:22) Guided meditation exercise about whether or not to break up with someone
(14:08) What can help you through a breakup
(19:32) Initiating the conversation to end a relationship
(24:10) How to avoid the impulse to backpedal during the breakup conversation
(27:37) Jess’ parting advice
(29:14) Where you can find Jess
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the Sorry, I Missed This podcast page at Understood.org.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org.
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