What do we do when the people we love stay in relationships that hurt them? In episode 5 of The Group Session Podcast, we explore the emotional, cultural, and generational reasons why some women—especially in midlife—remain in unhealthy marriages or partnerships. We look at how loneliness, fear, and past conditioning play a role, and what friends can do to support without judgment.
With empathy and data, we unpack the psychology of staying, the cost of leaving, and how to hold space for those still figuring it out.
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Robert Saint Michael, NLP
Certified Mental Health Life Coach
Master NLP Practitioner
Instagram: @robertsaintmichael
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Referenced in this episode:
Pew Research Center data on midlife divorce and loneliness
Journal of Marriage and Family: Emotional dependency in long-term unions
Harvard Health Publishing on chronic stress and marital dissatisfaction