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    In today’s episode, you’re learning about making hard decisions and moving on from hard #relationships.
    How do you move forward when

    You feel so torn about what to do.
    You don’t trust yourself.
    You’re scared to make the wrong decision.
    What’s best for you will impact the people you #love.
    How do you decide your next big move when everything you worked for evaporates before your eyes?
    How do you stop thinking about your ex, especially when you might bump into them at any moment?
    I’ll tell you how.
    By the end of this episode, you’ll not only have the answer to whatever question YOU are grappling with, but you'll also have so many decision-making tools in your back pocket that you’re going to need more pockets.
    And if you’re looking to ditch your insecurities for a powerful way to launch forward on your dreams, I’ve got just the thing for you. Sign up for my FREE Take Control mini course to help you create a better life. www.melrobbins.com/takecontrol
    Xo Mel
    In this episode, you'll learn:
    00:00 Intro
    03:23 Ever been dumped? Then you’ll relate with what Katrina is going through.
    05:18 The kind of decisions that change your life don’t happen in your brain.
    09:53 Holding yourself back because you feel guilty? Listen to this.
    12:50 The single biggest quality you want in any partner? It’s always this.
    17:57 You deserve nothing less than these qualities from your partner.
    20:48 Try role playing with a friend to help you get the closure you crave.
    25:51 Use this strategy to help you make a weighty decision.
    31:14 Takeaway #1: Stop running away. Think of it this way instead.
    32:33 Takeaway #2: If you want closure, you have to do these two things.
    33:39 Takeaway #3: If you’re going to hold yourself back, own it. Don’t blame others.
    34:27 Takeaway #4: You’re making it much harder in your head.
    36:20 Takeaway #5: As soon as somebody doesn’t want you, they’re not your person.
    33:30 Takeaway #6: Please stop doing this after a breakup.
    37:56 Takeaway #7: If it’s not love, it’s a lesson.
    38:48 Takeaway #8: Don’t be caught off guard by preparing ahead of time.
    40:03 Takeaway #9: You don’t need someone else to feel complete.
    41:22 Takeaway #10: Don’t let your fears hold you back.
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  • @melrobbins
    @melrobbins  Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +97

    I hope this episode was able to help you heal if you have experienced a heart break in your past. If so, please hit like on this video and subscribe so you don’t miss out on some awesome episodes coming up!

    • @johncollins6342
      @johncollins6342 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

      Mel / Katrina - is there an update? This was such a compelling session, I am hoping Katrina has landed in a wonderful new place and is loving her life there.
      As a parent, you calling her on her “avoiding choice/action” because of her parents was spot on. We always want them to thrive, no matter what it takes. (And airplanes exist
)
      Any state in the country would welcome such an intelligent, kind, and thoughtful person.

    • @renishagovender8089
      @renishagovender8089 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +2

      Thank you so much, this resonates with me so much

    • @carolynpace
      @carolynpace Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      Like

    • @Me-555
      @Me-555 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      Great video. I'm wondering how you let go of a toxic person when they're your own child?

    • @yvettebravo347
      @yvettebravo347 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      I need to signup

  • @dianepereira1860
    @dianepereira1860 Pƙed rokem +2025

    Believe me once someone hurts you to your core you'll never feel the same way about them. Intellectually you want him back because you keep the good times you've experienced together in the forefront. I'm sure there have been bad times...red flags...that you kept ignoring because of how you felt about him. But if you look deep inside your soul, you'll realize he is not good for you. You need to take the time for finding out who you are alone and to heal your heart before entering into another relationship. I've been through the same 40 years ago and wasted too much time pinning over him when he jumped into another relationship weeks after and a year later married this person on my birthday! Put it in God's hands. I kept praying for God to send me a wonderful man who would be there for me forever. And 2 years later my husband walked into my life and we have been happily married for 33 years! It will all work out in the end if you allow everything to unfold the way it is meant to be. God bless and best wishes. 🙏

    • @carolgeorge6409
      @carolgeorge6409 Pƙed rokem +57

      @Diane i also needed to hear what you just saiid. Thank you

    • @trrahr5496
      @trrahr5496 Pƙed rokem +5

      ❀

    • @melodyst.claire5389
      @melodyst.claire5389 Pƙed rokem +56

      Yes indeed ❀
      I was lefted at a Christmas dinner after a 5 year..relationship
      Broke my heart and 15 years single now never dated or cared too 💔 I just have made my life as good as possible
      You could say iam a Monk 😅 actually
      I have been working on my spiritual side of life 🙏 ❀and as a spiritual artist it really has worked for me 🎉their is life after break ups....still to this day I wonder if I stayed I'd probably be dead.
      So ❀ 💐 iam glad I found strength to carry on and find my purpose, and live my life free 🙌 🙏 ✚ ❀ your okay 👍
      Your going to make it 🎉
      Just do what you love ❀

    • @Wealthybaby
      @Wealthybaby Pƙed rokem +44

      This is so true, I was having a tough time, but once I got real, that person didn’t even deserve me. I laugh now, and would never look their way again

    • @MARLA116
      @MARLA116 Pƙed rokem +40

      Diane,
      What a wonderful story. I am heartbroken over my husband's betrayal, abandonment, and discard after 30 years of fidelity and devotion on my part. I am 60, so I doubt the right man, a good and Godly man, will make it to my doorstep. Dabbling with so-so men in my loneliness and grief. But know that I will probably be alone. Am preparing for that. As for YOU, my dear. BRAVO!!!!!👏đŸ„čđŸ„Č❀

  • @eunminwootang
    @eunminwootang Pƙed rokem +1255

    The lack of closure is what kills the other person. That's the part we have to accept, that the silence was the closure

    • @trinityp8575
      @trinityp8575 Pƙed rokem +125

      Even if you hear the cold truth from him, it won’t make the hurt less. It may even leave you more angry or resentful in a long run.
      Silence is your closure. It means he doesn’t love you nor want to be with you any longer. What other closure is needed? It’s clear as a day. If someone loved you and cherished you, they wouldn’t leave or do what they did.
      Acceptance is the key. Then healing happens and then
 new beginnings:)

    • @newearth4071
      @newearth4071 Pƙed rokem +21

      Mel YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER , YOU EMPOWER US TO BELIEVE IN OURSELVES, TO SELF RESPECT..... SO From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU â€đŸ™đŸ„°đŸ’đŸ’đŸ’ƒđŸ„ł

    • @va9347
      @va9347 Pƙed rokem +3

      amen!

    • @terrischmidt764
      @terrischmidt764 Pƙed rokem +5

      Beautifully said!

    • @MS-ns4ki
      @MS-ns4ki Pƙed rokem +10

      It’s pretty much over for me . But hopefully this doesn’t happen to anyone .

  • @AS-hs5kk
    @AS-hs5kk Pƙed rokem +792

    "When it is not love it is a lesson" 💯👏👌

    • @j.jgodismyprotection4296
      @j.jgodismyprotection4296 Pƙed rokem +10

      POWERFUL 💯💯💯

    • @divinefeminine8427
      @divinefeminine8427 Pƙed rokem +3

      TRUE FACTS

    • @BluieBeth
      @BluieBeth Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +4

      OH MY WORD AMEN!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for saying what I have been thinking for YEARS. I mean seriously.

    • @AS-hs5kk
      @AS-hs5kk Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@BluieBeth 😀

    • @AS-hs5kk
      @AS-hs5kk Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@j.jgodismyprotection4296 😀

  • @trudybongers3534
    @trudybongers3534 Pƙed rokem +155

    An old woman with dementia once said to me
    Take good care of your self, other people won't do it 💕đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒșđŸŒ·đŸŒș

  • @michellebh
    @michellebh Pƙed rokem +816

    I’m 50 and I feel this woman. I wish she could see how young, beautiful and full of potential she is

    • @jelizabethpetrie6656
      @jelizabethpetrie6656 Pƙed rokem +44

      And as you and I know (60yo) we know the next 25 years will fly. ❀ She is lucky to get a clean slate and start fresh. Rather than starting over after 10 or 20 years later saddled with added responsibilities (kids in school) more than herself, limiting her choices in a start over. 😊

    • @pretty-eyes
      @pretty-eyes Pƙed rokem +8

      Same here

    • @mystic627
      @mystic627 Pƙed rokem +30

      He did her a favor Mormons have weird ideas. She deserves a man with her own values who loves her and adores her. She needs to realize she is so worthwhile and amazing.

    • @carmencusido9131
      @carmencusido9131 Pƙed rokem +20

      I feel for her. I spent eight years with a man who was terrified of marriage. I just turned 40. I'm done. Then I attracted another guy I dated a while back so is even more aloof. It's scary to go back to the drawing board in my 40s.

    • @KL-ps4im
      @KL-ps4im Pƙed rokem +17

      Same here age 53
      Omg. My jaw is on the floor
      This young woman has SO much going for her. I hope focusing on her new EARNED career and making new girlfriends in her new city helps steer her in the new life. I am Mel's age and this is such awesome yet raw advice.

  • @susanbrowning5826
    @susanbrowning5826 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +295

    She breaks my heart when she says “Wasn’t enough” and looks down - you will never “be enough” for the wrong person, they are empty buckets that will keep you jumping through hoops for their own pleasure - you will be more than enough for the right person ❀

    • @antygona-iq8ew
      @antygona-iq8ew Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +4

      I think is better, and wasnt enough really mean we want different things. If her needs whatever they were , were not met, this is not going to work. Doesn't matter what.

    • @andycapo9you
      @andycapo9you Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +5

      I felt that, being feeling 'not enough', 'nothing', ugly, and more for months now, I even tried to quit from this life

    • @kathleen4611
      @kathleen4611 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +4

      Yeah don't stay there he'll come back one day some crap story to use you that's what Wicked people do to come back to use you cuz you're making it

    • @kathleen4611
      @kathleen4611 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      Low life make you feel like crap about yourself leave that place

    • @kathleen4611
      @kathleen4611 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      Oh my God Indiana sucks so bad

  • @Sayo0201
    @Sayo0201 Pƙed rokem +186

    35:24 37:53
    I recently got dumped by my boyfriend of one year and I watch these parts every single day. After watching them for more than 30 times, I realized that I am still holding a slight hope that we could get back together. On top of that, he asked me to become friends from now, and I was happy thinking he still wants me to be a part of his life, but now I know how wrong it is to think like that. I will see him one last time this week to give his stuff back. When I see him, I will try to be strong and tell him that I don't wanna become friends with him and we should not see each other any more, because "I deserve better". I already miss him and it's gonna be hard, but I will do it for myself and for my future. Thank you Mel for the very important lesson❀

    • @freedmm3122
      @freedmm3122 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +9

      😊thanks for writing this. I too was ask to remain friends ,and i could not. When😊you remain friends one can never really move on and fins whay one needs.

    • @melissam6037
      @melissam6037 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +9

      Stay strong and don’t let him suck you into “let’s be friends”. Friends don’t hurt friends. It will be a lot easier to start feeling better this way.

    • @user-jp8tp1vx8m
      @user-jp8tp1vx8m Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +5

      Any update? How's everything going? Are y'all still in contact with each other?

    • @faritahuaman-delgado2957
      @faritahuaman-delgado2957 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      ÂżcĂłmo te fue con Ă©l?

    • @jiachen8353
      @jiachen8353 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      ❀ you are strong

  • @Mmmmkaaay
    @Mmmmkaaay Pƙed rokem +137

    "I was the next target to be hit..."
    "Or a captive to be released"
    Bingo! Change the story. You're brilliant, Mel.

    • @naomisoze2862
      @naomisoze2862 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Real Talk 💯 I’m Laughing At ‘were they ALL Mormon?’ 😂 Mel’s A Total G

  • @carmadariacompaniona4181
    @carmadariacompaniona4181 Pƙed rokem +337

    1. Run toward something in life; not away from it.
    2. Closure: you need to let go in order to close the chapter and walk toward something new.
    3. Don't blame others when you hold yourself back and play small; take ownership.
    4. Stop saying you're afraid to disappoint someone. Ask for their support in pursuing your dreams.
    5. If someone doesn't want you anymore, don't want them. You deserve better.
    6. Your intuition is always right; listen to it. Look for the signs and claim the fact that you ignored them.
    7. If it's not love, it's a lesson. If something ends, it was supposed to end.
    8. Rehearse what you're going to say if you might see someone again.
    9. You don't need another person in order to feel complete. You can learn and move on by yourself. Claim and identify the signs that you ignored. And owe your own toxic behavior.
    10. In life, there will be many things that you do that you regret. You'll regret most of all the things that you didn't do. Don't let your fears hold you back from doing the things that you know in your heart you want to do.
    How you feel about someone is very different from how that person or place makes you feel. Put the weight of your decision on how the person makes you feel. You must know the difference between what the right decision is in your heart and your fear of making the decision. Always find a way to make the decision that is in your heart because you will not regret it.

    • @r.p.8906
      @r.p.8906 Pƙed rokem +8

      number 8 is Just the best thing ever. Boom. Being prepared is what Mastery is about.

    • @scottytv1
      @scottytv1 Pƙed rokem +2

      Number 7 ❀

    • @d.knudson2256
      @d.knudson2256 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +7

      Thanks for this simple summary. Wow this all makes complete sense. It’s been 33 years in this relationship and I’ve been struggling for years. Now at 71 years of age I’m concerned of being alone and unwanted. Possibly because I’m already feeling that way. Ive on and off imagined it all working out in so many ways. I became obsessed with him. I Imagined he deeply loved me and I could help him and fix everything. I gave up on life at one point. I’ve been asking for direction and help. I’m getting answers and they are eye opening and dare I say exciting. I’m happy today because I know I’m not the only one in this boat and I can get out. Yep I’ve learned a lot in this relationship. At this time it’s more of a physical mental spiritual draining living in it. Any feedback is welcome. Thank you Mel you are a gift!!!!

  • @bonniekerr4964
    @bonniekerr4964 Pƙed rokem +306

    It makes me feel better to hear it’s okay to be angry.
    My husband abandoned me and filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage, because he got the chance to be with one of his high school crushes.
    It’s the abrupt ending, the abandonment, blaming me by throwing out a bunch of nonsense excuses, and refusing to speak to me while acting like he’s a victim, treating me like I abandoned him, seeming to hate me all the sudden.. It’s all been too much.
    I was fortunate to have been picked up by some dear friends who are actually relatively new friends, but they’ve become like extended family over this past year and a half.
    Additionally I feel like I’ve lived a fuller life during the separation (and divorce), than the 27 years with him. Of course the children we had were the light of my life, and a lot of fun. They still are. However, last summer I had the opportunity to work as a paramedic for a film set, act in production when they needed a paramedic for a scene (that was fun and unexpected), then spend two weeks forgetting the nonsense at violin camp (put on by one of those friends who helped me out of the dark đŸ˜‰đŸ’•đŸŽ¶đŸŽ»), and this coming summer traveling to Prague with the little orchestra directed by the same new friend who holds the summer violin camps. (Blows the hell out of church camps. 😉)
    While my life is mostly happy and full again, there is still the sadness of the way he CHOSE to be a coward about the way he ended our marriage and disrupted BOTH of our lives.
    I’ve heard two different people say if they refuse to give you closure, the way they ended the relationship is closure.
    When I figured that out, it helped.
    It’s still sad and I’m sure I actually have a trauma bond, but I feel mostly positive for my future. I’ve actually felt that way early in the separation. Mostly happy as my baseline mood, but the grief still comes in waves
    Keeping busy helps it stay at a healthy level, and I’m cautious to not mistake distraction from healing.

    • @tifaninobles9317
      @tifaninobles9317 Pƙed rokem +2

      😊😊

    • @rilynrose
      @rilynrose Pƙed rokem +12

      Sending you so much love Bonnie❀ thank you so much for sharing.

    • @groove1486
      @groove1486 Pƙed rokem +10

      Bonnie, first and foremost, I am sorry you are going through this. I can truly relate to your story to the T, only it's been a 16-year marriage for me. And, I was born in Prague, lol. If you ever need to talk, please let me know. May your heart ache fully heals and you create a new ending to your ever-after. Blessful and blissful life!đŸ™đŸŒđŸ€—đŸ’“đŸ‘‘đŸ’ƒ

    • @hadi20233
      @hadi20233 Pƙed rokem +16

      Enjoyed reading what you wrote. I want to say good luck but from what I read you really don't need it, you are doing great. ❀

    • @meko3089
      @meko3089 Pƙed rokem +15

      Research narcissism, gaslighting, trauma bonding. Good luck in your journey. Their are great divorce support groups online ie divorce after 25+ and divorce after 50+

  • @lindzlarae5655
    @lindzlarae5655 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +11

    I am going through a very similar situation, so I can definitely feel her pain. The worst part is when he cuts off all communication and goes ghost. Then you sit and wonder how someone can act as if you are their everything one minute then flip a switch and become so cold and treat you like you never meant anything to them at all, and give you absolutely no closure whatsoever. It’s so painful.

    • @mirajasmin4883
      @mirajasmin4883 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      I hope that you have found strength and peace since watching this episode... I'm currently going through the same thing. My heart feels shattered and I'm in a state of confusion. Thanks for sharing. I hate that I'm not alone, but I'm glad that there are people like you who are willing to share your personal experiences...it helps❀

    • @user-kf3yz7so6q
      @user-kf3yz7so6q Pƙed měsĂ­cem +1

      You were with a narcissist

  • @megramos2888
    @megramos2888 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +50

    5 years. Killing me. I'm not scared anymore... not to lose him. Scared of what's coming. I want nothing... but GOD

    • @soonsuicidal
      @soonsuicidal Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

      Hope you are in a better place now Meg. 😊

    • @rawgab4439
      @rawgab4439 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      28 Year's here ! Congrats ...move on !!

  • @dalecentamore5064
    @dalecentamore5064 Pƙed rokem +87

    "Coward-ass chicken-shit decisions"! Tell us how you really feel, Mel! Seriously, love the straight talk.

  • @thehipsenior
    @thehipsenior Pƙed rokem +77

    I am 53. I went through a divorce 10 years ago and more recently went through a breakup of a relationship of 10 years. The other day I heard the quote," just because he says I miss you Doesn't mean I want you"

    • @SkyePhoenix
      @SkyePhoenix Pƙed rokem +14

      Sometimes they tell us what we want to hear, when they want something from us.

    • @etienneseboka4842
      @etienneseboka4842 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      I share same experience with you. I wish you are my soulmate.

    • @polskid3
      @polskid3 Pƙed 15 dny

      Tell me how did u deal with that 10 years brake up I am going for simula situation but 10 years relationship 6 years married now all gone fuck it self destroying me to the ground some of it , it is my fault some not 2 kids top of it

  • @JulyPosterGirl
    @JulyPosterGirl Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +19

    This is a big one for me... I need to separate how i feel about him from how he makes me feel right now and NOT how he USED to make me feel.... He used to make me feel safe and valuable and beautiful. Then he went through some private emotional stuff and turned away from me, not toward me. And now its just not the same. And now he does not make time for me, works constantly and is generally dismissive of me. So... I do need to embrace Truth #1 about how I feel and stop chasing the dream of what we had, bc I deserve better, right now!!! Thx Mel!!

    • @marterra
      @marterra Pƙed 4 dny

      Please make the decision of self love 💖. People like your partner who don’t seek to communicate or get help will never change and your situation will get increasingly worse.
      Please seek community support and get help for yourself.
      Trust me I’m currently healing from a broken 12 year relationship w/someone like your partner. Don’t waste your precious time!

  • @arabrab47
    @arabrab47 Pƙed rokem +93

    This hit SO close to home for me. I am one and a half months out of a 2 yr relationship that ended abruptly. When he told me he was seeing someone else, he walked out and never spoke to me again. "Ghosted" me, if you will...
    After 2 years of showering me with adulation he just disappeared in an instant. Its the most heartbreaking thing ive experienced. What i NEEDED to hear was that it is the INJUSTICE of this that is so hard to take. Thanks Mel. And good luck and good vibes to everybody moving through grief right now.

    • @MS-ns4ki
      @MS-ns4ki Pƙed rokem +5

      I am sick inside and no one and nothing will fix this

    • @rcasas56
      @rcasas56 Pƙed rokem

      Similar situation

    • @paulaw9764
      @paulaw9764 Pƙed rokem +16

      If he treated you so harshly, he'll probably do the same to her eventually.

    • @paulaw9764
      @paulaw9764 Pƙed rokem +4

      ​@@MS-ns4ki time heals.

    • @deborahhunter4441
      @deborahhunter4441 Pƙed rokem +10

      been there done that - bet he's a narcissist

  • @gracieportillo1950
    @gracieportillo1950 Pƙed rokem +297

    When it's not love it's a lesson......You need to change your story......wow đŸ€Ż you have no idea how bad I needed to hear this! Thanks so much!

  • @dianadanielle81
    @dianadanielle81 Pƙed rokem +199

    I resonate with this so much. As soon as Mel asked what it meant about her if he came back
 I immediately said “She’ll feel she has value.” 😭😭 broke my whole heart.

    • @SacredRevel
      @SacredRevel Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +1

      For real đŸ˜ąâ€

    • @bubblegum_01
      @bubblegum_01 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

      Yes, whilst waiting for him to leave yet again ❀

  • @taratopia6475
    @taratopia6475 Pƙed rokem +44

    After I heard this... I didn't go see my ex. I'm taking back my power. Thank you.

    • @kimberiysmarketstrategy
      @kimberiysmarketstrategy Pƙed rokem +1

      Excellent!❀

    • @RG-bd5fy
      @RG-bd5fy Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Good for you - stay strong!

    • @wendy1479
      @wendy1479 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      HUZZAH!!! 🎉 Well done. Love you. Even if he can't or won't, you can always be the one who says "I have value and am loveable"

    • @salonilakhpati3378
      @salonilakhpati3378 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      more power to you !!

  • @Greydog184
    @Greydog184 Pƙed rokem +25

    I’m 49 and so mad at myself for being heartbroken and betrayed like a teenager.

  • @juliannevans6559
    @juliannevans6559 Pƙed rokem +20

    When I gave my heart to a man who didn't value me, nor did he know what true love was, I realized he was a "Teacher" who showed me how little I valued/respected myself. If I had the self- worth/self-respect I do now, my INTOLERANCE would have kicked him to the curb. Lesson learned. I feel Catrina should write a "closure" letter or email so she can close her heart finally. He doesn't deserve a face-to-face conversation. Worthiness grows EVERY TIME we act on our own behalf in kind, loving, supportive, protective ways, we BUILD our self love, self worth, self respect, and self confidence!!! Some day Catrina will look back and smile knowing she graduated from being treated LESS than what she deserves. As her worthiness grows, her decisions will leave her with little to no regret. Thank you Mel for all of your unedited wisdom!!!

    • @SP-rx4sm
      @SP-rx4sm Pƙed rokem +1

      Beautiful..your writing helped me alot..thank you❀Wow! Sending best to you..ty

  • @paulatripodi3989
    @paulatripodi3989 Pƙed rokem +131

    She'll move on and be better for it. Her story resonates with me for sure. I was 60 years old when my boyfriend of 4 years broke up with me by text! after avoiding me and lying to me for a couple of weeks. It needed to end. I was sad to lose the relationship, but what broke my heart was the way he did it. Made me lose trust and respect for him and I deserved better. A few weeks later, he wanted to get back together. I said No. I have since moved to a new town and life. She should definitely let herself move on to somewhere new.

    • @denisecameron3406
      @denisecameron3406 Pƙed rokem +9

      Hi Paula, I was a 65 year old widow when my boyfriend's ex-girlfriend called me, told me she had talked to him, and asked when I had broken up with him. I hadn't broken up with him! Fast forward two years later - I still think of him way too often and even have imaginery conversations with him. He kept a few small tokens of mine that he knew I wanted but returned everything else, so I rehearse ignoring him if he tries to return them. Sounds crazy doesn't it? When will I ever get over him?

    • @paulatripodi3989
      @paulatripodi3989 Pƙed rokem +14

      @Denise Cameron It's not crazy, and you will get over him. Sounds like his ex had some doubts about him, too, or she wouldn't have called you. I still think about my ex and just tell myself to stop it if I find myself getting aggravated or hurt and starting to wallow in it, but that happens less and less. We can't control other people's behavior. We're both too old to put up with deceit and emotional immaturity. I have been honest with myself, too. Did I overlook red flags? Yes. Did I put up with things that bothered me? Yes. I'm sorry that happened to you. I know how it feels. đŸŒ·

    • @denisecameron3406
      @denisecameron3406 Pƙed rokem +8

      ...those red flags Paula - I dipped them in chocolate and rolled them in sprinkles!

    • @carolwintx8248
      @carolwintx8248 Pƙed rokem +16

      @@paulatripodi3989glad to know I’m not the only 60-ish woman who is still dealing with world of dating and relationships! It’s exhausting

    • @melinatedvessel6840
      @melinatedvessel6840 Pƙed rokem

      ​@@denisecameron3406😂😂I can definitely relate...

  • @snethercot9881
    @snethercot9881 Pƙed rokem +114

    This just happened to me with my husband of 16 years. 2 young kids and I have been a stay at home mom. Yes... He told me he felt disconnected and like a roommate - and when he suddenly left, I was in complete shock. Listening to Mel, he is a boy and not a man... He never sat me down for a real heart to heart. I was lost in the fog of parenting young kids and he did little to get through to me. I'm devastated but collecting my strength. Thanks for a great video!

    • @gretchencline5124
      @gretchencline5124 Pƙed rokem +5

      Single parenting is hard. This happened to me too. My child is now 19yrs old and I look back and realize even though there were some rough times, I was a different person when I married him. I was not good at recognizing my feelings like Mel is helping this client with. I pushed the feelings down so I hope you can reflect and see that his mistreatment of you was your sign. Not helping you with the kids, not being there for you. That’s not a marriage, that’s a prison. I wish you blessings and love and light in the futureâ™„ïžđŸ™đŸ™

    • @ceecee9209
      @ceecee9209 Pƙed rokem +1

      I feel Great Sadness for this gal

      The unsettling fact is
.
      This World isnt abundant with mature individuals just waiting to be found.
      In fact, I suspect, she held on to this man understanding the Mormans work hard to raise respectable individuals. After he cheated on her, you can’t tell me, she wasn’t contemplating other options. Apparently, he may have been the Best she had found, to date.
      She’s heading into one of the Top 10 professions that narisstistic people gravitate too

      She’s actually going to be incased in immaturity. Yes, she’s strong and has a Bright and probably lonely future in front of her.

    • @ireefree2024
      @ireefree2024 Pƙed rokem +5

      ​@@gretchencline5124I feel for you girls... it seems like almost being a single parent already even when the guy is around physically 😱

    • @debann2864
      @debann2864 Pƙed rokem +2

      Your a mom, you can accomplish anything!❀
      Sorry your husband was so immature.

    • @kentuckylucky5762
      @kentuckylucky5762 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      Exactly what you said keep repeating it..he was a boy not a man!!! The maturity levels were not compatible..i wish you strength and Love❀

  • @martalost
    @martalost Pƙed rokem +33

    The closure is something we have to find within ourselves. We cannot expect that someone who broke us will fix us with what we consider the closure.

  • @andrewzaltman6934
    @andrewzaltman6934 Pƙed rokem +85

    Catrina, give your self the credit you deserve!!! You’re attractive, bright, young,and healthy ❀! Bottom line: you won and HE LOST! Perhaps you don’t see it that way at the moment. Eventually and with the help from Above, you will get what you deserve which is the very best❀!

    • @rogers5622
      @rogers5622 Pƙed rokem +7

      Absolutely agree. Her ex does not deserve her and I hope she moves on and stays away from him

    • @MS-ns4ki
      @MS-ns4ki Pƙed rokem +2

      My heart hurts and I’m treated like a POS and I don’t care anymore

  • @spookems8
    @spookems8 Pƙed rokem +58

    Its so true....its how the breakup is done. The DISRESPECT just sucks the life out of you. I had read if you never get true remorse from the violater.....it never goes away.

  • @montsevegah
    @montsevegah Pƙed rokem +9

    I’m hurting so bad watching this. I, too, was dumped by a boyfriend at age 25. We dated for six years, gave shitty excuses, promised he’d think things through and would come back to me. He never even said “Hey, forget that thing about me coming back”. But I waited around for years. I watch Katrina and and see a strong woman. I was a scared, co-dependent woman with narcissistic parents, little support and a huge heartbreak. 20 years later, I wish I had 1% of the guts and determination of this young woman.

  • @carolineb7796
    @carolineb7796 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +52

    I’m going through a horrible breakup, my heart is so sore. Mel’s voice calms me down ❀

    • @danielaarana5624
      @danielaarana5624 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

      How are you feeling now?

    • @carolineb7796
      @carolineb7796 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      @@danielaarana5624 I am feeling a million times better! It’s been 2 months since the breakup, enjoying single life and living on my own and doing what I want to do. My ex has been in touch, really wants us to get us back together, but the time apart has made me realise I no longer want that. Wishing all the best things in life for you, merry Christmas x

    • @amberadams139
      @amberadams139 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      I’m also curious how you’re feeling now?

    • @carolineb7796
      @carolineb7796 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      @@amberadams139 All is well and Im feeling good. I was with my partner for 6 years, we lived together, i moved across the world to be with him so I was properly invested. My heart has healed so much, I made daily voice memos of how I was feeling and getting all my thoughts out in an uncensored way. That really helped, and I kept busy with the gym, work, friends, making plans for my single life (joined lots of ‘female solo travel’ groups on Facebook lol!). The crying stopped by week 3, and I started to embrace single life and living alone. While my ex pulled the rug from under me in a very sudden and unexpected way (while I was off sick from work on stress leave), it turned out to be a very good thing. After a month of no contact he reached out, and has stayed in regular contact since, he is very keen for us to reunite. But my heart has healed, I feel better than I did in the relationship - and what we had is no longer what I want. Wishing you all the best if ur going thru heartbreak, you will get through it, it might well be the making of you, I’ll be rooting for you ❀

    • @elenamaldonado7304
      @elenamaldonado7304 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      I'm going through the same. You'd think I'd be over it, my husband left in September and it's now January. I knew it was ending months before but the actual leaving part is horrible especially since we just moved so I am essentially alone. I need podcasts like these that to help me through.

  • @ItsAllGodAnyway
    @ItsAllGodAnyway Pƙed rokem +12

    I dated someone for 10 years. We had lots of good times and lots of not so good times. I am as grateful for the not so good times because I learned so much from them. Take the lessons, experience the pain and allow it to move through you. Breakups hurt. But that’s okay because pain is a part of the human experience.
    Trust me, you do not want to marry someone who doesn’t truly want to be with you. HE FREED YOU!!
    I’ve been happily married to the love of my life for 22 years. We have had up times, we have had downtimes. Ultimately, we keep choosing each other. You want that
. You do. ❀❀❀

  • @fire12731
    @fire12731 Pƙed rokem +51

    Katrina is so lovely. Honey you will find a man who deserves you. You are worthy Katrina. You are putting him on a pedestal. Put YOU on the pedestal. You have everything going for you. I absolutely want to hug you Katrina. You will do great things in life and you will have a man who wants to show you off! And treat you as you should be treated

    • @nikkicalton2148
      @nikkicalton2148 Pƙed rokem +2

      The man will find her she doesn't even have to look!

    • @naomisoze2862
      @naomisoze2862 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Seriously, This Guy Nick
 Sounds Like Such A Goofy. She’s A Successful Goddess Who Deserves Love & Respect.. Nick, If You See This; You Lost The Prize, Boss

  • @lisasunshine7654
    @lisasunshine7654 Pƙed rokem +63

    I love how Mel states that you need to change your story
 he WASNT everything you thought you wanted when he cheated and broke up like a chicken sh*t. She’s right!

  • @wandmayeslupik6302
    @wandmayeslupik6302 Pƙed rokem +78

    "It's about HOW he handled it."..
    Amen!!!!
    Thank you!!!!!

  • @shaunaarthurs
    @shaunaarthurs Pƙed rokem +229

    Mel, you have such a beautiful combination of: wisdom, compassion, hilarity, perception, heart, courage, authenticity, heart. Thank you! â€đŸ™đŸ»

  • @janinegridley8179
    @janinegridley8179 Pƙed rokem +42

    This CD has three separate relaxation/meditation sessions on it czcams.com/users/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq guided by a very pleasant and direct male voice. Unlike so many other products of its type, this CD does not have bad synthesizer music, does not feature a phony or affected style of narration, and does not make any bogus claims to be subliminal or to re-train the brain or any of that balderdash. What you get is 1. a guided meditation for getting into a pleasantly relaxed state of body awareness while taking a stroll (superb for those easing back into a fitness routine slowly after an illness or injury) 2. A nice long breath-awareness relaxation session that if followed diligently can put you into very deep states of full-body relaxation and mental calmness, and 3. a buddhist-inspired meditation session designed to help you develop and maintain feelings of loving kindness toward not just yourself and your friends, but toward people you don't even like. The CD makes no claims to be designed for advanced meditators or for buddhists or hindus/yoga practitioners looking for very deep and esoteric stuff. It is geared more toward the average person who just wants to develop the habit of relaxation and stress relief through natural, healthy means. him, if you happen to be reading this, keep up the good work fella, and I love your accent. I would also like to note that I have never fallen asleep while listening to this product. I would like to kindly suggest to the reviewer who said this CD makes him fall asleep, that he might want to get checked to see if he has a sleep disorder, or if he is simply not setting aside ample time for restful sleep at night. A healthy person getting adequate rest at night should be able to go into deep states of mental relaxation without dozing off, if not all the time, then most of the time.

  • @Jennifr1966
    @Jennifr1966 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +34

    This life is quicker than you could ever imagine. Don't wait until you're having health problems and are too tired to do things you know are right.
    I wish everybody reading this the absolute best life!

    • @zinazoulou3574
      @zinazoulou3574 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      ❀ thank you 💕

    • @user-kf3yz7so6q
      @user-kf3yz7so6q Pƙed měsĂ­cem +1

      You’re so right
 life is so short, try and not waste any of it ruminating over a lost love, try and accept it’s over and move on
 don’t live in the past, I’m trying so hard to take my own advice, hopefully, one day I’ll get through it without a thought of my narc ex husband of 37 years, then I’ll know I’ve healed.

    • @jeanlives6032
      @jeanlives6032 Pƙed 4 dny

      She is young, smart, with grand achievement.
      Drop the past dream that was never good enough for you on so many levels... is the reason he was a coward & if u hadn't been dreaming and busy with studies then u would have seen past his hesitation. Him blaming the Church is just an excuse to make him appear validated. The blessing here is now u see the truth about him, thank God u didn't marry him and find out at 45 or 50 with 3 kids... make a positive new life where ever u call home. Your parents are every proud of you for growth and positive change. Doesn't mean u will never see them again, holidays & special events are in your future with honesty for your own self Love.

  • @cassandraschrier3791
    @cassandraschrier3791 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +11

    This is so ironic!
    Here is something I had written quite awhile ago (also, true story)
    Based on my " bump into" a the grocery store...
    .I want to thank you
    for letting me go.
    I want to thank you
    for showing me that I wasn't
    the one for you.
    The way you went about it,
    as fucked-up and shitty as it was,
    I still want to thank you.
    Because if it weren’t for you
    disposing of me the way you did
    ( and without a care mind you,)
    I’d still be there knowing
    I deserve so much better
    Than you.
    So, I want to thank you
    From the bottom of my heart
    I truly do.
    You’ve given me the greatest gift
    that no one has ever given me before.
    And that is to discard me.
    You also taught me what a real man isn’t.
    It took some doing,
    but you taught me well.
    .
    Its because of you
    I now know
    what a real man is.
    What true intentions are,
    with real feelings, honest feelings .
    But most of all
    having integrity, transparency, and respect for one another
    without second guessing.
    And Its amazing .
    He’s amazing.
    What’s between he and I
    is amazing.

    Thank you for showing me the light
    at the end of what could have been a very dark and lonely tunnel.
    So, thank you for that.
    Thank you for being you.
    Because if it weren’t for you
    Rejecting dumping ,then ghosting me
    regardless of
    your deceit and lies,
    I’d still be with you.
    (most likely)
    Because I know that I wouldn’t have ended it.
    And I’d be all the while waiting
    on pins and needles
    for the other shoe to drop.
    So, I’m ever so grateful that you did.
    I am happier than I’ve ever been since you dumped me.
    And I’m in love!
    real love,
    Reciprocated love.
    And it’s all because of you.
    Thank you for showing me the way.
    The way to true love and happiness.
    Not just with the beautiful human being that came into my life,
    (That just happens to be a fantastic perk!)
    But to know how to truly and deeply love
    Myself.
    I’m finally getting what I so long and, quite frankly,
    always deserved

    And it’s all because of you.
    I’m sure this must be confusing for you.
    You probably can’t quite wrap your head around it.
    That’s o.k. I understand.
    But maybe someday.
    (well hopefully someday )
    the same thing will happen to you
    then maybe
just maybe
    you just might “get it”
    Thank you again,
    take care,
    and God bless.

  • @angelafreeman7881
    @angelafreeman7881 Pƙed rokem +10

    Just like a lot of us women , we depend on men to give us value, but once we start educating ourselves in reference to our self worth it would be easier to walk away from those who don’t value us,

    • @Mags765
      @Mags765 Pƙed rokem +1

      đŸ™ŒđŸœđŸ’Ż

  • @WarrickRanger
    @WarrickRanger Pƙed rokem +19

    10 days ago I was left by a woman in her 40's who ended the relationship because of PTSD from her first marriage when she was 19. Instead of managing her internal emotional state, she let her house fall into disarray (mouse poop everywhere in the basement, moths eating her clothes, 6 month old cat litter from a cat that passed away, etc.) and committed her entire free time to playing video games. Even knowing all that and what a bullet I dodged, I still loved her and miss her very much. In the aftermath I have fully invested in my health, eating better and exercising, and my spiritual life, reconnecting to God, and spending time with friends I long neglected. There's still a piece of me tethered to her, and I will forever feel that, like it or not. But my life goes on.

    • @amg9163
      @amg9163 Pƙed rokem +3

      @Daniel Miller, hopefully in time, if you wish to, your ex will allow a platonic friendship. It sounds like something that could be a source of support for her, and hopefully when she is healed, can be a source of support for you as well. From your brief post, you sound like a decent guy.

    • @littlelam3691
      @littlelam3691 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      My boyfriend just left me (4 days after purchasing a 10 day thailand scuba retreat for both of us and going furniture shopping for the home he just bought to start our “dreamy new life together in.” Last week i was the love of his life. This week i am disposable. He too blamed PTSD from his divorce 3 years ago. Said that was the sole reason, but it just doesn’t seem possible that anxiety would make you no longer want a future with someone you have been so adamant about moving forward with. I feel crazy. Like I hallucinated our whirlwind loving relationship. I’m heartbroken 💔

    • @Melmar31cr
      @Melmar31cr Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      @@littlelam3691he sounds like a narcissist - look into it 
 they do that .. put you on the clouds and the completely ignore and reject you leaving you confused and hurt. Run away as fast as you can from this charming demons

  • @DailamiPuang
    @DailamiPuang Pƙed rokem +238

    Great video, there is nothing like a perfect marriage or relationship, I learnt that in everything there is always a solution, 5 years ago I and my wife divorced because we were having some difficulties in our marriage but we are back together ,it was a really bad phase but we got through it

    • @peterwilliams6361
      @peterwilliams6361 Pƙed rokem +3

      there is a lot of sense in what you just said and I hope mine works the same way too, we are currently separated but I cant live without her, I love her so much. wish I can get her back I can do anything to have her back, we have tried therapy amongst other things

    • @peterwilliams6361
      @peterwilliams6361 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@DailamiPuang this is helpful, I will look her up. I hope this works for me too, I really miss her.

  • @diningroomfish5470
    @diningroomfish5470 Pƙed rokem +5

    It's hard when you love someone so much and they shit on you and they don't care, that's hard to deal with, I am dealing with it, you can't get it out of your mind

  • @baileyb8619
    @baileyb8619 Pƙed rokem +176

    Mel, you are tremendous. This episode was better than 1.5 months of counseling I needed after I ended a year long relationship with what I now know is a narcissist. Wow-this is gold.

    • @anitadiener2307
      @anitadiener2307 Pƙed rokem +2

      I Agee ! Golden !

    • @JB48632pointfour
      @JB48632pointfour Pƙed rokem +5

      Study up! They’re everywhere.
      1. No contact is goal #1
      2. If no contact would not serve your situation, grey rock. Don’t react; keep communications short and sweet.
      3. Mindfulness and therapy is not a cure-all, but will help you stay calm in intense situations.
      4. Keep/start pursuing your interests.

    • @mariaagosti-pm7tk
      @mariaagosti-pm7tk Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      How do you know he is a narcissist? Narcissists with full personality disorder only affects 0.5-5 % of the entire population. Are you sure he had npd or maybe just narcissistic traits which we all have?

    • @Inequities
      @Inequities Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      @@mariaagosti-pm7tklol
. Why you on here questioning people’s realities? If someone is at the point where we’re in this comment section of this video, there’s a good chance that we weren’t just dumped, but we were dumped by someone who’s a “chicken shit”. There’s a good chance that person is a cluster b. Mine was a borderline. No object constancy. No object permanence. Little to no empathy. No sense of self. And on and on. It’s having been with cluster Bs that makes us desperate for answers and closure that aren’t coming.

    • @mariaagosti-pm7tk
      @mariaagosti-pm7tk Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      @@Inequities People can have borderline traits and NOT be diagnosed with borderline personality, and thats just facts. You can score very high on the borderline scale but sometimes its not enough points so they can make a diagnosis so then it is often borderline traits but not a full diagnosis, I am saying to be careful because a persons behavior can be affected by a comorbidity of many other health disorders and as long the person didnt tell you they have borderline or have been diagnosed, YOU DONT KNOW. Also, it is not relevant, yes, it may explain certain behavior, but at the end you shouldnt care so much about their diagnosis, but why you stay with a person that mistreats you. I dont say it didnt happen, but what is more important is what YOU are doing with your life now, knowing this person might have a diagnosis, but you have to move forward because dwelling on this topic holds you back, yes, it helps for you to explain certain things, but at one point you have to ask yourself what you can do to not find yourself back in a similar situation and how you can move forward.

  • @melissam6037
    @melissam6037 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +12

    This is helping me so much. My story for the younger ladies: in my 20’s my then boyfriend dumped me suddenly - we didn’t have cel phones back then so at least people had to have a breakup conversation back then! I was so devastated and pined over him and (stupid I know but I was young) kept calling him and we ended up getting back together a year later.
    Fast forward 22 more years - we had gotten married, supported each other in growing our careers, had a child, bought a house. I thought he was my soulmate and best friend and that first year was something we worked through. Then he did THE SAME DAMN THING. I found out he had a whole girlfriend/fiancée and had it all figured out how we were getting divorced and he had this whole new life planned for himself. I literally had no clue, and it has taken a long time to work through the feelings of betrayal and hurt.
    She is honestly lucky he ghosted her now while she is still young enough to learn from this and find someone who will be a partner, instead of finding out many years later.
    The cheating early in the relationship is a big red flag đŸš© I would never take back a cheater again.

  • @SonjaParis
    @SonjaParis Pƙed rokem +62

    Now I know why I am still heartbroken thinking back of my first love as a teenager: because I was tossed aside like a piece of garbage, and somehow it still is hurting even 40 years later. I wished I had listened to this when I was 18. I would have understood so much more.

    • @SkyePhoenix
      @SkyePhoenix Pƙed rokem +12

      I was ghosted by my first love way before ghosting was a thing. He turned up like a bad penny 5 years later and I saw him again! By that time we had both been married, divorced and I had a young daughter. He figured that we could just pick up where we left off, but I was no longer in love with him, no longer attracted to him and I rejected him. I wasn't trying to hurt him or get even, that's honestly how I felt. When someone hurts me, or betrays me like that... I can forgive them but I never forget.

    • @carsonc6659
      @carsonc6659 Pƙed rokem +2

      Don't feel bad. Millions of boys and girls go through that same thing. đŸ€Šâ€â™€ïž

    • @frankreinmiller848
      @frankreinmiller848 Pƙed rokem +3

      I’m feeling the same thing Sonja,You aren’t alone.

    • @nadinedavies698
      @nadinedavies698 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      This is my story exactly and it sounds like yours too!

    • @RG-bd5fy
      @RG-bd5fy Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +4

      Teenage love and it’s been 40 years for me too and I still think about him and wonder, even though he threw me to the curb and lied and manipulated me for another 2.5 years after the “break up.” There are triggers.

  • @Ksanos85
    @Ksanos85 Pƙed rokem +34

    God it’s so good to hear this from someone else. Been there done that. Girl! You’re amazing, beautiful, smart, educated, courageous woman! Go and explore life, the whole world is ahead of you. I’m 38 and I’m about to get back to exploring and enjoying, after being discarded by a man I loved ore than anything. After I found out he’s been cheating on me, living with another woman for 2 years. With her kids. At the same time asking me to move in to Norway with him, and planning marriage, kids etc. Go, girl, go, and never look back at him. His loss. You deserve better. You deserve a man who knows who’s he wants, who knows how lucky he is to have you, and who wants to spend lifetime exploring the world with you. Sending you love ❀ ❀❀

  • @starmaze3250
    @starmaze3250 Pƙed rokem +20

    Rehearsing what to say or do is crucial. When my ex showed up at work I was stunned. Never in my wildest imagination did I expect to see him again. He was a user and abuser. Instead of saying what I should have said, I went into playing the nice girl. I was so taken back I couldn’t think. Now I regret that I didn’t handle it better, because that was my chance to speak my voice.

  • @LD71685
    @LD71685 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

    Amazed by the amount of women that let a relationship surpass 2 years without addressing the future/marriage, let alone taking cheaters back. Why


  • @outroseok
    @outroseok Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +11

    got my heart broken about a year and 3 months ago, healed and moved on, and now here I am again...

  • @authenticallyspeaking6529
    @authenticallyspeaking6529 Pƙed rokem +4

    He did her a huge favor. Sweet, beautiful, smart girl deserves much better than he had to give. I hope she'll be able to see that someday. He doesn't deserve a second thought.

  • @EmilyAdams_theAltaCreative
    @EmilyAdams_theAltaCreative Pƙed rokem +25

    I want to see an interview w the guy because I bet everything he is the literal definition of mediocre. This woman is so impressive it’s very easy to see she was dumped because her partner felt he’d have to do too much work to keep up with her

  • @heidiampe8056
    @heidiampe8056 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +10

    I love how her energy changed, her face changed when she took charge. Her voice and expression transformed when she owned her power. Strong!

  • @yooyooba
    @yooyooba Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +10

    0:20: 💔 Katrina seeks advice on making a life-changing decision after a breakup.
    5:39: 💔 The speaker is considering moving away from Indianapolis after a breakup, but also feels called to leave for personal growth reasons.
    11:26: đŸ”„ The speaker encourages X to let go of her ex-boyfriend and focus on her own growth and self-worth.
    17:52: ✹ The speaker reflects on her past relationship, realizes she deserves better, and plans to confront her ex.
    22:38: 😊 The speaker is grateful that the relationship ended and plans to move to a new place for personal growth.
    28:06: đŸ’Ș In life, it's important to run toward something powerful rather than away from something.
    33:07: 💡 Let go of what's holding you back, take ownership of your actions, communicate openly, and trust your intuition.
    38:41: ✹ When something ends, it's because something better is coming. Change your story from heartache to the lesson learned.
    42:53: ❀ The key to making decisions is to prioritize how someone or something makes you feel, and to choose based on what is in your heart rather than fear.
    Recap by Tammy AI

  • @AnneLeighton
    @AnneLeighton Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +13

    What I love about Mel's interaction with this woman is the importance of holding the bad boy accountable for how he handled it. Most people wouldn't care to give this feedback. It gives him an opportunity to hear what he did wrong. I'm going through this, and will be meeting with "him" this summer.

  • @anng7189
    @anng7189 Pƙed rokem +33

    Wow, this resonates. Married for 28 years and my husband left me for a heavy equipment operator at work. I was broken
 I thought. Some very dark and hard times where I considered ending life for a brief time. I knew something had to change! I started therapy for about six months and I had to admit some very hard things to myself. I felt worthless when he left. But I will not be beat, ever. I learned in therapy that I am resilient and I deserve better from a partner. I have my MBA, have a well compensated job, a great group of close friends, an awesome family, and a wonderful daughter who is my best friend as a grown woman. Feeling worthless was the hardest thing to overcome. I know that he has had some very serious struggles and I would never want those things for him but I have got to move on with my life. I remember my therapist told me, stop asking him for an answer. If he gave you an answer, you wouldn’t believe him because he has proven he is a liar. I struggle with being afraid that my heart won’t be open to anyone in the future because I get upset even thinking of someone entering my life. I just am not in that place right now. I’ve lost over 100 lbs, cut my hair, and started new hobbies. Life is off in a great direction! Mel is new for me and she is awesome! Enjoying her videos.

  • @skylaellis
    @skylaellis Pƙed rokem +14

    I feel for her because I’ve been there so many times. It hurts now but she’ll look back and be sooooo amazed at her old self because she won’t feel the same!!

  • @charleskristiansson1296
    @charleskristiansson1296 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +13

    What a bright, articulate and gorgeous young woman. She is a catch for sure.

    • @denyze85
      @denyze85 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      She's so beautiful

  • @amygoldman7014
    @amygoldman7014 Pƙed rokem +9

    I found acceptance of a divorce with my husband when I really believed that I don’t want to be with someone that doesn’t want to be with me. We remain good friends because I’ve come to acceptance of it. It’s a much better relationship now. I don’t hope for getting back together as I’m now doing things I may not have done married to him.

  • @randomfun3845
    @randomfun3845 Pƙed rokem +20

    That guy chooses to dump you right when you graduated he's messed up. He should be celebrating your success with you. If he can't let you have the spotlight for a sec, he's not healthy for you.

    • @kentuckylucky5762
      @kentuckylucky5762 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Completely cruel!! Definitely not a caring person...

  • @rhondarees9488
    @rhondarees9488 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +4

    I have to tell you that the young lady's story is mine. Only it happened to me 35 years ago. And repeated a few more times after that. I'm currently writing a book about this, and the heartbreak was the catalyst for all that was to come next. My story takes many interesting "twists and turns", that all led me into a journey of the self, and to the realization about many unusual esoteric things. I would love to get her a copy of it when it's ready, but I can assure your listeners that there's way more to the ending of these relationships than what meets the eye, and that it's all part of the divine plan. What also strikes me is how beautiful and wonderful this young lady is - and what's happened to her is just a "closed" door. She's being re-directed into something so much better and greater. I'm "64" now, and even though we're living in a different time, these same situations have always operated. One day she'll consider herself "lucky" for this!!

    • @littlelam3691
      @littlelam3691 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +2

      I want your book! How do i find it?

  • @elisacid
    @elisacid Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +9

    Don't throw pearls to the pigs. They won't know any better. Hugs, girl, you're a pearl ❀

  • @rainingpatchouli4476
    @rainingpatchouli4476 Pƙed rokem +259

    Yes girl your story is backwards...he got a girl who was above his level and couldn't live up to being a good guy...he was a jerk

    • @avachannel4926
      @avachannel4926 Pƙed rokem +9

      Damn girl! When & where is YOUR podcast?
      💜 💜 💜

    • @rainingpatchouli4476
      @rainingpatchouli4476 Pƙed rokem +16

      @@avachannel4926 lol my story would scare everyone! I'm a narc attractor ..currently working on why and fixing it internally â€ïžđŸ˜˜

    • @bonniekerr4964
      @bonniekerr4964 Pƙed rokem +5

      You nailed it. She’s a beautiful woman and seems to have a kind, loving heart. Only insecurity would walk away from a decent person, without warning.
      If he actually claimed his religion is one of things he couldn’t get past, the fact he cheated on her early in their relationship wasn’t missed by me.
      He is FOS if he’s saying is religion is important to him.

    • @cc1k435
      @cc1k435 Pƙed rokem +8

      Exactly! People who can't deal with the level you are working at will excuse themselves from your presence. I think what she's feeling is that she wants to feel her personal life is all set. Professionals tend to be planners and this is just one aspect of life that you can't force to work on your own timeline. One day, she'll look back in amazement at how if she hadn't had this guy out of her way, she wouldn't have made room for something so much better.

    • @michellebh
      @michellebh Pƙed rokem +3

      @@rainingpatchouli4476 I hope you’re watching HG Tudor!

  • @DCSwavey
    @DCSwavey Pƙed rokem +34

    You are worth so much more girl! Change is needed, take the jump, and never look back. What you want is waiting. Shut the door to this man, another one is waiting to truly love you.

    • @rogers5622
      @rogers5622 Pƙed rokem +4

      Right . She romantized this relationship so much that she has to know she deserves better .

  • @joannemcclelland5271
    @joannemcclelland5271 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +21

    It’s hard to heal in the same place where you were broken.

  • @Devo9094
    @Devo9094 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +13

    This was right on time for me! The man in my life for seven years broke up with me very abruptly last week. He did it after he went out drinking and then hung up on me so that he didn’t have to hear how it made me feel. I did not see it coming because we had several events planned that included family. Listening to this absolutely gave me a new perspective about myself, and the relationship itself. I won’t be running into him, but I’m definitely using this for the next time he calls or send a text message. Thank you so much
 God bless you!

  • @nerminabukalo435
    @nerminabukalo435 Pƙed rokem +30

    this was the very finial kick that I needed to get over my heartbreak. This mind shift from I`m not enough to this MF er is selfish and disrespectful. It is not even my fault. I love you Mel! and thank You

  • @whitneyparrish9153
    @whitneyparrish9153 Pƙed rokem +36

    15 mins into this video and I'm in tears. I have been holding onto emotions from a breakup for 2 years. I think about him constantly...things remind me of him daily and I'm trying so hard to get over him...
    Thank you Mel for this video

    • @carsonc6659
      @carsonc6659 Pƙed rokem +7

      So am I. You're not alone.

    • @mintberryXoXo
      @mintberryXoXo Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +8

      youÂŽre not missing him, youÂŽre missing the feeling that he gave you. big difference. dont chase the fantasy

    • @etienneseboka4842
      @etienneseboka4842 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Same here. Still looking for my soulmate 😱

  • @joaniecheresko7781
    @joaniecheresko7781 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +6

    Don’t worry about your parents! Don’t worry about him .. practice the “let them theory ” that Mel practices! Let him leave your mind and heart! You’ll find someone else eventually!! And be happier than you ever were!! Good luck

  • @alandrade0726
    @alandrade0726 Pƙed rokem +21

    I can totally relate to this story, and I've only watched the first 12 minutes of it.
    I'm taking a leap of faith myself.
    From West to East. Ten days from today.
    I finally decided to let other " adults" manage and live their own lives.
    I have wasted enough time already. I also have a professional career, Aerospace/Aviation FAA Licensed and certified Engineer, 17 yrs. Those you do the most for appreciate it the least.
    Enough is enough,life is, too short. I'm now 62
    What ta h....happened to my life?
    God 🙌

  • @cristinagoode8509
    @cristinagoode8509 Pƙed rokem +30

    ❀Oh my God Mel ! I needed this !
    And I'm 60 .about to make a huge move ! No regrets !😂

  • @enigmatowles
    @enigmatowles Pƙed rokem +9

    Katrina’s response to her ex if she runs into him was đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„. The way she worded it sounds like she is a lawyer! 💯💯💯

    • @dianepereira1860
      @dianepereira1860 Pƙed rokem +2

      I'd probably just ignore him like he didn't exist. That would probably go up his a** that he wasn't as important to her as he thought.

  • @hannahberlinpetry450
    @hannahberlinpetry450 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +4

    When said something along the lines of “If you’re battling between how you feel about someone and how someone makes you feel, you gotta make decisions with how someone makes you feel.”

  • @chantaltucker3219
    @chantaltucker3219 Pƙed rokem +15

    Thank you. I gained the missing piece I needed to try and make sense of a situation I was so confused and conflicted about. I am 54 and a year ago my boyfriend of 14years, after treating me badly for a long time and refusing to discuss it, disgaured and ghosted me. This session has been huge for me. I no longer feel shame. I didn't deserve to be treated that way, no one does.

  • @MissSusyG
    @MissSusyG Pƙed rokem +46

    This is such a great podcast for anyone in their twenties. Its an important decade of life to learn about yourself. I wish this podcast was around 20 years ago so that my younger self could hear it; but I know I am listening now and that’s what is important for me. Thank you Mel. Blessings to Katrina đŸ€—

    • @jennycairns7464
      @jennycairns7464 Pƙed rokem +2

      There are several life lessons here ..not only about relationships. Trust your gut!!

  • @yariz7023
    @yariz7023 Pƙed rokem +28

    Please don’t ever stop making these videos. Empowering and breaking open that shell most of us been hiding in for years. This is amazing

  • @stickybearskinrug2046
    @stickybearskinrug2046 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +4

    How I wish I’d had this told to me at her age. I’m 54 and going through the same thing after a 13 year relationship. Hearing that it’s not the “what” but the “how” is powerful. I was with a bonafide loser yet still gave him the keys to my worth. I won’t get over the pain today, but I’m now reframing my thought patterns and know that I will get over it in a more healthy time and way now. Thank you, Mel!

  • @marymartin6896
    @marymartin6896 Pƙed rokem +7

    My worst was not listening to my own voice. I journal and found that I wrote to end my relationship on 9/2020 and did not break it up till 12/2022. All because I dod not trust my gut. I promised my self to never not trust my gut again and stay focused. ❀ Thx Mel!

    • @tracyh1617
      @tracyh1617 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      I did the same. Many gifts about myself I would not of looked at because I didn’t listen to my gut. Pain and grief then looking at my side of my personal issues to secure my own security with myself. Facing why I allowed myself to be in a trauma bonded relationship with a narcissist. Biggest lesson I needed to face for my own personal freedom.

  • @saralaganesan2899
    @saralaganesan2899 Pƙed rokem +8

    Girl what can I say .. if only I could have heard this 35 yrs ago!!
    10 pre marriage years and 25 now!!!
    Gone through a fare share and enduring with my exit plan..
    I sold my self short big time .
    Earlier the better
.LET GO! Slap on my face. Thank you Mel ❀

  • @gigliolagrey6861
    @gigliolagrey6861 Pƙed rokem +32

    This is what I call communication! Every woman should have a friend like Mel, who is kind and firm at the same time. I know how this girl feels, it is terrible, but the pain comes to an end eventually. Katrina, you will get through it, and I'm sure much better things are waiting for you. I wish you all the best!

  • @TP-fq8wd
    @TP-fq8wd Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

    Think twice before you leave a place, because it will never be the same again. THINK ABOUT YOURSELF! Especially after passing law school. Gurl...move on with your head high and heart clear. He broke up with you because HE is not the one for you. He's probably jealous of you most definitely. MOVE ON from your current location. Never put your happiness in the hands of others. You'll be fine. 💯

  • @dilsiam
    @dilsiam Pƙed rokem +2

    This remember me a Mel's short in which she says Let them
    If your friends doesn't invite you to an activity, let them...
    If your family shuns you and doesn't talk to you, let them...
    Let them, and reclaim your power...

  • @ruchika.1201
    @ruchika.1201 Pƙed rokem +14

    Hey YOU, incredible person reading this...The truth is you are confident and good enough already with who you are, where you are at and what you have right now to have the success you want in life. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn that skill and go after it! I believe in you so much! Have an awesome day! - Love, Ruchika ❀

  • @adamswanick907
    @adamswanick907 Pƙed rokem +6

    Katrina is doing herself a disservice, she knows what is the right decision. She needs to this for her. She's seems like a lovely girl and she will thrive wherever she ends up

  • @beez991
    @beez991 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +2

    I went through this my whole life since I was 18 everytime I left home something horrible would happen to my mom. I felt responsible, I felt if I left she would die. She almost did when I left multiple times. I gave up most of my life. I felt in a no win position because I wanted my mom alive, but I also wanted a life. It really screwed me up. The weight I carry on my shoulders, I felt every decision I made carried so much weight, litterly life and death. It's given me a lot of anxiety and depression.

  • @RjMezzanin
    @RjMezzanin Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +9

    I am a grown up man, and I was crying while listening to this. Mel said everything that has to say that I could not otherwise put words to. Her words truly pierces the feelings that I’ve been keeping for the last 3 years since my break up. Thank you for this!

  • @brookestormcloak8039
    @brookestormcloak8039 Pƙed rokem +45

    The timing of this was sooooo perfect. I needed to hear this. Thank you!

  • @Shelyn
    @Shelyn Pƙed rokem +9

    This hits home hard. My current bf of 4.5 years, didn’t know how to love, and reacted poorly in our last exchange a month ago. We did not explicitly end things, but it felt like that, feels like my world fell apart. Mel said we must let go to move on, the struggle is not being able to let go when you love someone deeply.

    • @trinityp8575
      @trinityp8575 Pƙed rokem +1

      You can just try and let go by being courageous and have strong belief that if you are meant to be together, you will be. Universe will bring you together.
      And being fearless and knowing your worth and showing to a man that you are not scared of loosing him will totally reverse his way of treating you and looking at you.
      Ignore him for sometime, go travel somewhere, focus on you.

    • @yvonnemagliocco8507
      @yvonnemagliocco8507 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Same exact story with me. 6 yrs. with someone and broke up with me on vacation the last week of June. Told me I should leave. My heart sunk. 💔 I actually didn’t believe that would be the last time I saw him. There was no warning. Im devastated. I wasn’t given time to prepare for it. đŸ˜Ș.

  • @jackiepastor6056
    @jackiepastor6056 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

    Never ever have I watched any podcasts from anyone at all. Nor was I ever into them. But I’m so invested and I will continue to watch these.

  • @scottytv1
    @scottytv1 Pƙed rokem +10

    I ended a 4 year engagement in December and I have done a lot of reflection. I was so good to her and was painting red flags green thinking I was being loving. What an amazing lesson and grieving process. Great video. Gotta love Mel!! 😎

  • @dxbell3
    @dxbell3 Pƙed rokem +21

    Dam, it really hits home to find that our situations and negative emotional experiences are so universal. I have been struggling with a seperation after 26 years, and have been hanging on to hope for someone who just gave up on me, treating me like i no longer exist, and took the cowards way out! Thanks Mel.

    • @dmh2780
      @dmh2780 Pƙed rokem +3

      Me too after 16 years - dealing with the same thing. Trying to realise he didn’t treat me well, narcissistic behaviour and blamed me for everything that ever went wrong. I can’t be responsible for all of that. It’s very sad for me and I am trying to process the loss of the marriage- this podcast was actually very empowering and helpful. I hope you work through what you need to. Seek friends and try and take it a day at a time like me xx

    • @dxbell3
      @dxbell3 Pƙed rokem +3

      @@dmh2780 Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I also was blamed for everythning, but what I came to realise was all of those negative perceptions she dumped on me, were only the reality of her own insecurities. Keep your head high, you deserve to be valued and loved!

  • @jonathanewingy2k
    @jonathanewingy2k Pƙed rokem +6

    "You need to change your story" I have been justifying and speaking to protect someone that when I speak the truth, (its even hard to type) just isn't a good person to me, and doesn't love me as I love them and as I deserve to be loved. Thank you Mel.

  • @SuperJimmytang
    @SuperJimmytang Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

    Some good advice here but dont always assume the man is awful and in the wrong. He may have had good reasons for ending the relationship and it just was not working and he was brave enough to stand up and say

  • @willsprocess
    @willsprocess Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    Man there’s only one thing I wish Mel would have told her. I got her it from Ed Myletts blissful dissatisfaction video that I think everyone should watch. “You are enough.” Best of luck to her 👋

  • @nataliet7470
    @nataliet7470 Pƙed rokem +13

    Wow... I feel like I was sitting in on a coaching session between me and my life coach (she's the one who sent me this video to watch). I can relate so much to Katrina. My big brain wants to have control of situations but my heart ends up getting hurt because I ignore it. Thanks so much for helping me see some hard but important truths.

  • @TinaSellsLasVegas
    @TinaSellsLasVegas Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +4

    When you look back on any relationship it always comes down to the difference in what happened vs what you wanted and letting go of that and accepting what is.

  • @duck1889
    @duck1889 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +2

    I totally understand her pain, frustration, and anger. My gf dumped me 4 months ago, no explanation was given. Slowly putting myself together.

    • @abhidahiya6097
      @abhidahiya6097 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

      hey bro It sounds like your situation was just like mine. my girlfreind dumped me before 5 months after a 2 year of relationship without any explaination. first 2 months after breakup is fells like hell because she is in my mind every minute not a minute every second she is in my mind but after 2 months its get easier and easier day by day and now i rarely miss her but that time i was thinking that I'll never get over this but time heals every thing.
      acceptance take time like if you had a 5 year relationship you would take 6-8 months (or more) but you have to give atleast 6 months to accept things and to get over her thoughts but one day you will. just wait
      tips -(1) dont get into in another relationship or looking for rebound because this rebound shit doesnot work for men in rebound we still miss that bitch. rebound might work on womens but not on us (experience) just give time to heal yourself alone
      (2) acceptance takes time atleast 6 months

    • @duck1889
      @duck1889 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      @@abhidahiya6097 First, I like to thank you for your message and sorry for what you went through as well. You are 100% correct, the thoughts of her slowly disappearing from my mind, and more importantly, I finally can see where things went wrong. Now I've been hitting the gym hard, BJJ, boxing and so on. Never again ill allow this to happen to me, I keep telling myself that this was a blessing and painful life lesson. All of us will find someone better, as long as we improve ourselves.

  • @norlavine
    @norlavine Pƙed rokem +2

    When someone we have loved and have received their love in return suddenly rips us from the inside of their heart and places someone else in there - it feels like the world we knew has ended. In most relationships it is only opportunity that decides.
    The only true 'unconditional love' is (in my opinion) the love a parent has for their child.
    I pined for years over a person I had loved and trusted who ditched me during a time I had needed them most. They kept in contact and I endured their obvious disinterest in me and introductions to a parade of their various 'love' interests. I cried myself to sleep for nearly 8 years, praying he would love me again. I next met a man who was extremely attractive and charismatic and we became good friends due to a mutual interest. He had women crawling all over him but he only wanted me.Imagine my surprise when he declared he loved me! I have never been so happy or fulfilled - and overnight my ex became a boring, emotionally cruel and unloved entity. The relationship ended (as I knew it would) after 2 years, but I am eternally grateful to him for breaking an 8 year old spell that had almost crippled me emotionally. Sometimes being swept off one's feet is the perfect cure for a broken heart.

  • @shiekhmassjallow1201
    @shiekhmassjallow1201 Pƙed rokem +24

    I freaking love you Mel....thank you for empowering this young lady.

  • @joshjones1522
    @joshjones1522 Pƙed rokem +7

    I can relate to her a lot. I’m ex Mormon. I can understand what she’s going through and your story has helped. Why be with someone that doesn’t want you for you. See value in our selves. Can we be friends Katrina 😊

  • @honeyitslisa
    @honeyitslisa Pƙed rokem +2

    When she said parent guilty, I felt that I’m 28 and still deal with it

  • @cathybuhck2520
    @cathybuhck2520 Pƙed rokem +5

    I m 64 and feel just like this woman , still unresolved after a break up of a 20 year relationship Great advice Mel , I will play this again and take your advice onboard xx