Earlier this year, I went through a breakup with my partner, Joree. It was bruuuuutal. Fortunately, we reconciled after two months and now are stronger than ever. Yet, it raises a critical question: How do you BEST deal with the painful breakup from a loved one?

We know that love is addictive. So breakups are a lot like kicking a substance abuse problem. But why do some people get addicted to their ex while others don’t? And how can we best manage the painful emotions involved in a breakup?

Join Dr. John for an amazing conversation with Dr. Cortney Warren, a psychologist and professor specializing in how to let go of your ex (among other things!).

Topics covered:

How to survive a tough breakup?

What are the differences when you break it off vs. being on the receiving end of the break up?

How is love addictive?

Why do some lovers get addicted to their ex while others don’t ?

How does this relate to obsessive or stalking behavior?

What can family and friends do to help a loved one who is addicted to an ex?

About Dr. John’s Esteemed Guest:

Dr. Cortney S. Warren is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Having won numerous professional awards for her research, Cortney is an expert on addictions, self-deception, romantic relationships, among other things. Her newest work is a self-help book that explores breakups through an addictive framework called Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction (2023) Her earlier book is Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception (2014).

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