In today's episode, we're talking about why you struggle to "get over" your ex. This is something so many people struggle with when it comes to break-ups — feeling like the person who left us still occupies so much of our mental and emotional energy, and not knowing how to untether ourselves from them (or perhaps not fully wanting to).

I'll share some thoughts on managing expectations around a break-up, the difference between thoughts and actions, and how you can move through a challenging period with self-respect and dignity.

The good news? Conflict is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned.

Conflict is one of those inevitable parts of relationships that most of us never actually learn how to navigate well.

Depending on our attachment patterns, we often default to one of two extremes: we either avoid conflict altogether or rush in with urgency, trying to resolve it as quickly as possible. Neither approach typically leads to the connection we're looking for.

The good news? Conflict is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned.