526: What to Do When Your Teen Attempts Suicide | Feedback Friday

Topics covered
Popular Clips
Questions from this episode
- Asked by 50 people
- Asked by 17 people
- Asked by 14 people
- Asked by 13 people
- Asked by 12 people
- Asked by 12 people
Episode Highlights
Trust Issues
Navigating trust issues in relationships requires addressing underlying problems and setting clear boundaries. emphasizes the importance of resolving infidelity concerns before committing to a partner, especially when children are involved. He advises open communication about values and expectations to prevent further complications 1. highlights the dysfunction in ignoring red flags, such as maintaining a Tinder account during a relationship, and urges couples to confront these issues head-on 2.
If you can, you can't trust your boyfriend enough to take this job without starting up again with his ex, then there are deeper problems in your relationship.
---
Addressing these trust issues is crucial for the health and longevity of the relationship.
Ex-Partner Dynamics
Dealing with ex-partners in new relationships can introduce significant challenges, particularly when children are involved. advises that setting boundaries with an ex is essential to prevent misunderstandings and maintain trust in the current relationship 1. He suggests that the partner should clearly define the nature of their relationship with their ex to avoid any potential conflicts. points out that unresolved issues with an ex can lead to dysfunction, especially if the ex is offering career opportunities that could complicate the current relationship 2.
Now, it's on him to define the nature of his relationship with his ex, tell her what will and won't happen between them and set the boundary.
---
Clear communication and boundary-setting are key to navigating these complex dynamics.
Related Episodes


446: How to Help Your Suicidal Partner | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

209: How to Trick Your Teenager into Following Good Advice | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

466: How to Cope with a Dying, Narcissistic Parent | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

502: How Do I Tell Daughter Her Dad Is Dying? | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

592: Do the Math: Am I a Psychopath? | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

589: Persevering Past Paranoid Parental Persecution | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

947: Getting Back on Track After Cyberbully's Attack | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

161: How to Support a Friend Suffering from Addiction | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

173: How to Make Life Purposeful for the Terminally Ill | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

989: Bad Behavior Uncorrected Leaves Dad Unprotected | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

514: Distancing from Junkie Sibling's Self-Jinxing | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

910: 90% of the Time, Parents Aren't Toxic Every Time | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

430: Setting Boundaries with a Bipolar Parent | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

967: Dad's Years of Abuse Have Come Home to Roost | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions

197: How to Stop Fearing Entrepreneurial Risks | Feedback Friday
Answers 383 questions
