Still texting your ex while dating someone new? In this video, breakup coach Donna Barnes shares why it’s essential to compassionately but clearly tell your ex that you’ve moved on. Whether you’re recently out of a relationship, still talking to your ex for comfort, or avoiding a difficult conversation, …
Have you ever wondered, “Am I a narcissist?” Maybe your ex called you one, and now you’re questioning yourself. In this episode of the Broken to the Brave podcast, relationship coach Donna Barnes breaks down what it really means to be a narcissist—and why simply asking the question is …
Struggling with heartbreak and tempted to reach out to your ex? In this powerful episode of the Broken to Brave podcast, relationship coach Donna Barnes shares hard truths for men and women going through a breakup. If you’re feeling devastated, in denial, or desperate to tell your ex how …
Are you heartbroken, angry, or obsessing over your ex? You’re not alone—and this episode of the Broken to Brave podcast is exactly what you need. Breakup coach Donna Barnes dives deep into the raw emotions after a breakup and offers real, powerful advice on how to get revenge the …
Do you think you really connected, but now it’s suddenly over, and you don’t even know what happened? It was going so well! How could someone’s feelings change so fast? Well, unfortunately, it really can be as simple as one wrong statement. We are seeing that happen everywhere in …
Fighting is normal, right? If you don’t argue, you’re just sweeping issues under the rug, right? Well, I can only answer yes with the HUGE caveat that how often and in what manner you fight will either make, or break your relationship. The only winner of any argument should …
A lot of my clients have told me they chose me to help them through their breakup because I was the only one who said one simple thing that helped them feel better. In this post I’m going to share that one thing with you so you can start …
While it is very true that there is no quick fix for getting over a breakup, in this video I want to show you how simple my Action Plan can be. In case you missed my first video make sure you watch that now. I showed you that trying …
There is no quick fix to stop hurting from your breakup. No one can guarantee to get your ex back, because people have free will. You can’t control what your ex does; and the more you try the less attractive you become. Did you try no contact for 30 …
Forgive and forget is much easier said than done when you feel betrayed or unloved. When you’re unable to get past something that your partner did, or didn’t do, it’s easy to become passive aggressive. The impulse to punish your partner for hurting you is certainly understandable. However, make …
If you know that you are completely done with your ex and never want to get back together then please stop giving your ex hope that you’ll reunite. I say that because it’s hard to completely disconnect from someone, especially if you were together a long time. It feels …
When someone you love has betrayed you or hurt you in anyway, it’s hard to let it go. But if you love your partner and want to make your relationship work you need to stop focusing on your past before it destroys your future. It’s a waste of your time …
Are you waiting for your partner to change so you can get your needs met? That’s giving your power away, and leaving you in limbo. We are all responsible for taking care of our own needs. What you need to do is enforce stronger boundaries. As soon as your partner …
Loving someone who isn’t being loving towards you is a heartbreaking feeling. It causes anxiety that can cause you to behave unattractively which doesn’t help your cause in wanting to be loved. But understanding that you can’t force love will help you feel better about yourself, and possibly help you …
After a breakup, many jilted lovers feel the need to communicate their feelings to their ex. They text, email, and/or call to plead their case to give them another chance. But here’s the truth about breakups, your ex doesn’t care how you feel. Your ex’s reality is that he …
