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Judy Krings, Ph.D., PCC's avatar

Does this ever hit home for many female wonderful conversations I’ve had about ex-flames, partners, lovers, spouses or a great male friendship. Thanks so much for making me smile and bringing my awareness to how fascinating is our brain to try to make a sweet dessert without having the appropriate ingredients. Stale is stale! Even when we try to savor the sweetness once again.

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Todd Kashdan's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it. I loved writing this.

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Judy Krings, Ph.D., PCC's avatar

I could tell it mattered to you. An eye-opening relevant topic. Thanks much!

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Katrina Darnbrough's avatar

Thanks for bringing this to my mind.

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Ana-Maria Ignat-Berget's avatar

Fascinating! I can’t wait to dig into more of the research quoted here. I already got swooped into a rabbit hole. Thank you!

I am now remembering the regret piece. Is this also a way to avoid regret…by risking stepping into situations which might as-well just add to the pile?

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