When most people think about breakups, they think: heartbreak, distance, and the quiet fading of someone who once meant everything. But what if that doesn’t have to be the case? What if love, instead of disappearing, could just... change? In this episode ofGetting Reflective, I’m sitting down with my ex, Taylar Mallo (he/him), to ask the question:Can you stay friends with your ex?Taylar isn’t just an old partner—he was the originalGetting Reflective listener, which definitely feels like a full-circle moment. We’re peeling back the layers of our relationship, from what drew us together to what ultimately led us to end our romantic partnership, and—maybe most importantly—how we found our way back to each other as friends.A lot of people would say it’s impossible to stay friends with an ex, but we’re here to challenge that idea. We talk about the work it takes, the emotional intelligence required, and the unexpected bumps along the way—like what happens when your ex starts dating someone new (spoiler: that someone is Dr. Sawyer Phinney). But at its core, this episode is about unlearning what we think relationshipsshould look like and embracing the ways they can evolve. You can find Taylar and his music via his instagram: @taylarmallo — My music is written and recorded by the Kingston High All Stars, in Wellington, New Zealand. My graphics, website, and illustrations are designed and maintained by MaggsyMayCo in Waterloo, Ontario. 

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