In this episode, Stina and Padre tackle one of the hardest questions in relationships: when do you stay and when do you leave? Whether in friendships, dating, or marriage, they explore the tension between fear of abandonment and the call to perseverance. They unpack what genuine loyalty looks like, when staying becomes enabling harm, and why walking away can sometimes be the most loving choice. Grounded in virtue and guided by Church teaching, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and compassion for those discerning difficult relational decisions.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:02:33 - Introduction
00:02:34 - 00:05:25 - The Dilemma of Abandonment and Fear
00:05:26 - 00:08:19 - Red Flags and Relationship Dynamics
00:08:20 - 00:11:25 - Cultural Reactions to Relationship Tensions
00:11:26 - 00:19:01 - When Staying Becoming Enabling
00:19:02 - 00:22:30 - The Sanctity of Marriage and Leaving Relationships
00:22:31 - 00:26:14 - Setting Boundaries in Relationships
00:26:15 - 00:28:59 - The Nature of Genuine Friendship
00:29:00 - 00:33:57 - The Dangers of Manipulative Relationships
00:33:58 - 00:39:26 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
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