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, …
Did your EX make you wonder if you’re a Narcissist?
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 …
Your Ex Doesn’t Care
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 …
Revenge on Your Ex
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 …
Maybe It Was Something You Said
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 …
A Quick Tip To Stop Missing Your Ex
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 …
First Step to Start Feeling Better About My Breakup
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 …
The Painful Truth About Your Breakup
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 …
You Can’t Force Love
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 …
Your Ex Doesn’t Care
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 …
Did Your Ex Threaten Suicide?
It is very common when going through a breakup to have your ex threaten suicide. However, it’s usually just a desperate attempt to manipulate you to stay in the relationship. You should not give in to it. Handle your ex threatening to kill herself by getting someone else involved. The …
Should I Take My Ex Back? Or Stay With My New Love?
After a breakup, most people don’t stop thinking about their ex until they fall in love with someone else. Therefore, when you first meet someone new you may still have feelings for your ex. That can really complicate things if your ex decides s/he wants to get back together with …
Don’t Ask Questions if You Can’t Handle the Answers
Probably the easiest way to avoid hurting yourself more when you’re struggling through a painful breakup is to stop talking to your ex. Most definitely, don’t ask any questions that can spike your anxiety and make you feel worse if you don’t get the answer you want. Before you ask …
After a Breakup Your Ex Gets All or Nothing
Breakups are really painful. Many of my clients who come to me looking for help to either get their ex back or get over the heartache have never reached out for any kind of help before. But they find themselves unable to handle this kind of grief. Losing the love …
You Can’t Control What Your Ex Does
When living through a breakup your ex consumes the majority of your thoughts. What is he doing? Why doesn’t she want me? What’s wrong with me? That’s when the bargaining stage of the grief process begins. You start obsessing about what you could do better so you can get your …