#013: Why We Repeat Our Parents' Mistakes and How to Avoid It | Dr. Julia Sadusky, PsyD

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Most of us with separated or divorced parents are afraid of getting divorced or repeating our parents’ mistakes.

We want to avoid the bad behavior we saw in our families and our parents’ marriages, but we don’t know how to do that.

If you can relate, listen to this episode. Dr. Julia Sadusky answers to these questions and more:

  • Why do we repeat the bad behavior we saw in our families growing up?

  • Why does someone from a dysfunctional family often become bored with “normal” in life and relationships?

  • How can we avoid repeating those bad behaviors and break the cycle of divorce?

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