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Relationship Ambivalence: How to Get Clarity on Staying or Leaving

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t know if I should stay, and I don’t know if I should go”? That painful in-between is called relationship ambivalence, and it can quietly drain years of your life if you don’t get clarity. In this episode, I’m joined by relationship researcher Dr. Merideth Thompson, who knows that limbo all too well. After staying stuck for nearly a decade, she created Partner Lab, a research-based company focused on improving relationships as a cornerstone of overall wellness..Together we’ll explore what the science says about relationship health, the “Clarity Matrix” she developed to cut through the fog, and the real-life questions that matter most when deciding whether to stay or leave. We also talk openly about staying “for the kids,” how familiar but unhealthy dynamics keep us hooked, and why actions, not words, show you whether your partner is really invested. Our goal isn’t to tell you whether to stay or go. It’s to give you the clarity and confidence to trust yourself again. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Should I Stay or Leave My Relationship? 01:43 Dr. Merideth Thompson’s Story and the Birth of Partner Lab 03:34 Research Insights on Relationship Health 09:51 The Clarity Matrix: Influence, Control, and Deal Breakers 14:06 Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Commitment 18:31 Discernment Counseling: Knowing If Change Is Possible 20:24 Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Relationships 28:02 Finding Clarity and Validation in Ambivalence 36:06 Parenting, Divorce, and Protecting Children 44:11 The Clarity Circle: Community and Support 📖 Dive Deeper: Read the full article that accompanies this episode → https://www.growingself.com/relations... ✨ Free Resources from Dr. Lisa: Try the How Healthy Is Your Relationship? Quiz → https://www.growingself.com/relations... Take my Communication That Connects Training → https://www.growingself.com/communica... 💬 Let’s Talk: I’d love to hear from you - your questions, feedback, and ideas for future episodes always help shape the show. Share your thoughts here → https://forms.gle/zLfZfPomDgtQc1Jx8 🔗 Connect with me, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby: Growing Self: https://www.growingself.com/   / drlisamariebobby     / drlisabobby   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/zw/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xQN0Jd... 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 Ready to create the love, happiness, and success you deserve? I’m Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, your guide to personal growth, thriving relationships, and authentic happiness. As a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and board-certified coach, I share expert insights, inspiring conversations, and practical strategies every week. Subscribe and join me on this journey to unleash your potential and design the life you’ve always wanted.