@burned_notbroken: This time last year, I was completely burned out from being the emotional engine of my marriage and being stuck in an internal battle of “should I stay or go?” for years. We were separated, signing divorce papers, and I truly believed our marriage was over. The plot twist came once we got real space from our dynamic. Space gave us something we couldn’t create while stuck in the same cycle: room to regulate, heal, take accountability, and work on ourselves - not just on the relationship. Over time, we started to see that maybe our old marriage didn’t have to be the only version of our story. A 2.0 version of us might be possible - with emotional safety, healthier boundaries, better communication, and two people choosing to finally grow together. Now, we’ve dismissed the divorce, we are rebuilding our marriage, and we are buying our first home. If you’re a burned out pursuer, separated, considering divorce, or navigating relationship burnout, I hope our story reminds you that sometimes space can create clarity about what comes next - even when you don’t know what that will be yet. #burnedoutpursuer #relationshipburnout #almostdivorced #marriagerepair #shouldistayorshouldigo

xoxo, cj •relationship burnout

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