First He Loved Bombed Me And Then It Was Over | Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

On this week's episode of Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel:  A woman is grappling with the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship with a narcissistic partner. First, he love bombed her and made her feel special only to turn manipulative and aggressive in a time of need following her father's death. She doesn't know how to bounce back or how she will learn to trust again.

Topic - Dating & Romantic Consumerism

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Illusion of Being Special
00:41 A Rollercoaster Relationship
01:59 The Aftermath of a Toxic Relationship
04:35 Meeting and Early Relationship Dynamics
06:59 The Shift: From Fantasy to Reality
08:15 Patterns and Red Flags
09:49 Parental Influence and Personal Patterns
11:50 Self-Reflection and Understanding
18:14 Navigating Relationship Dynamics
24:51 Understanding the Inner Conflict
26:27 Packaging Emotions and Resentment
28:09 Struggles with Authenticity
28:50 Navigating Friendships and Honesty
29:39 Dating Challenges and Skepticism
32:32 Seeking Validation and Justice
38:58 The Impact of a Toxic Relationship
47:53 Reflections on Compassion and Clarity
48:38 Conclusion and Credits

About Where Should We Begin?:
Every Monday morning, step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others.

About Esther Perel:
Psychotherapist, relationship expert, and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin? which is available on Apple Podcasts. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOfficial on Instagram.