Moving on Without the Need for Closure

SHOW NOTES:

On this show…we are allowing the door to close, the song to end, and the chapter to play out because we’re moving on without the need for closure. Feels unfinished, huh? People want answers whether there are any or not. If not, we tend to fill in the blanks with the not-so-rosiest of answers. Are you thinking about your own unanswered questions or the time you didn’t receive closure? How did you move on? Maybe you didn’t and you’re still carrying shards of that failed relationship around with you, comparing every new encounter. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how dangerous that can be. Put yourself in their shoes. That’s it, it’s so difficult to see this from any other angle than the one you’re struggling with. What did I do? Where did I go wrong? How can I fix it? Who else is going to hurt me?

If you can’t get there on your own then I’ll move this topic around, from angle to angle for you, to make sure you’re seeing all the possible sides. 

Pam Ramsden gives us an understanding of The psychology of closure – and why some need it more than others found at theconversation.com

Wendy Rose Gould answers the question, What Is Closure in a Relationship?

5 signs you haven't found it just yet, plus steps to help you move forward, found at verywellmind.com

Psych2go 7 Signs You're Ready for a Closure From a Relationship

Marc Chernoff shares more with 8 Effective Ways to Let Go and Move On

Found at markandangel.com

Dr. David J. Ley suggests an alternative view of Why You Don't Actually Need "Closure" found at pyschologytoday.com

CHALLENGE: don’t be afraid to move on without having all the questions answered. Not every situation needs to be fully defined and not every situation offers you closure. Freedom from the old way of thinking can propel you into a future full of unlimited possibilities.

I Know YOU Can Do It!