PERSONAL STRUGGLES
Should You Leave Your Partner Because of His Toxic Ex? How to Make The Decision
25 November 2025
You've been pushing this thought away for a while now... "maybe this relationship isn't going to work".
You love him, you're trying, but the high conflict ex creates endless drama and nothing's getting better. And you're starting to wonder if the only way you'll ever feel happy and peaceful again is if you leave.
But you can't decide whether you should stay or go. Both options feel painful. So you go back and forth, exhausted by the question itself.
In this episode, I walk you through a clear framework for making this decision – not from desperation, guilt, or exhaustion, but from genuine clarity. We'll look at your three real options and I'll show you how to evaluate each one honestly.
Whether you're dealing with a partner who won't set boundaries with his ex, or are simply exhausted from the constant drama – this episode will help you stop torturing yourself and work through it all properly so you can make a decision.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Your three real options when things aren't working
How to uncover the hidden beliefs keeping you stuck between staying and leaving
A practical exercise to help you see which choice moves you toward the life you actually want
Why living in indecision is costing you more than making the "wrong" choice
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Hi, I'm Kellie
I'm a stepmum of two, a high conflict survivor and a certified coach. My mission is to help stepmums (and stepmoms) like you handle the ex, with no-BS strategies that actually work (I know because I've used them myself).