Deciding to leave a relationship is hard, especially when you’ve been together for years. But putting some thought into how you’re going to end it can minimise the depth of the scar you leave, for everyone involved.

In this episode, Matt and Graham discuss why “It’s not you; it’s me” is the wrong place to start; how to plan the break-up itself; and how to deal maturely with the immediate aftermath.

Their Psychology Today piece this episode is based on is available here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-some-help/202412/being-the-bad-guy-how-to-end-a-relationship-like-a-grown-up

Talking can help unearth problems and direct you towards possible solutions and compromises. But the wrong conversations reinforce an image of the relationship as problematic, and upset your partner.

So, what should you do instead? When and how should you bite your tongue? Matt and Graham explore these questions and more in today's episode.

The blogpost they discuss is available here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-some-help/202412/bite-your-tongue-when-to-stay-quiet-in-your-relationship

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Romantic relationships today carry heavy expectations. We want our partner to be our best friend, confidant, co-parent, caregiver, and lover. This is a lot to ask of one person; no wonder many relationships struggle under the weight of expectations.

In this episode, Matt and Graham focus on when it's OK to stray - emotionally, socially, or intellectually - to help sustain a fulfilling relationship.

The Psychology Today blogpost this episode is based on can be found here:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/get-some-help/202411/when-its-ok-to-stray

Email us at crazyinlovepodcastuk@gmail.com