# 3058: Signs That You May Be Addicted To Your Ex by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Relationship Closure Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/3058-signs-that-you-may-be-addicted-to-your-ex-by-eddie-corbano-of-loves-a-game-on-relationship-closure Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/3058-signs-that-you-may-be-addicted-to-your-ex-by-eddie-corbano-of-loves-a-game-on-relationship-closure.md Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569) Published: 2026-06-29T07:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7039231625.mp3 Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7039231625.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/episodes/3058-signs-that-you-may-be-addicted-to-your-ex-by-eddie-corbano-of-loves-a-game-on-relationship-closure Duration seconds: 554 ## Resource Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3058: Eddie Corbano explains why the pain of a breakup can feel so overwhelming by comparing attachment to an ex-partner with addiction, highlighting research showing that romantic rejection activates many of the same brain pathways involved in cravings and withdrawal. He shows how healing begins by breaking the association between an ex and happiness, embracing the recovery process, and redirecting focus toward personal growth, confidence, and healthier future relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/signs-that-you-may-be-addicted-to-your-ex/ Quotes to ponder: “You can't withdraw from a drug by consuming the drug. It's simply not possible.” “You MUST go through the pain, it's one of the most important aspects of your healing.” “With time, dedication and discipline you slowly shift your focus from your Ex to yourself.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/episodes/3058-signs-that-you-may-be-addicted-to-your-ex-by-eddie-corbano-of-loves-a-game-on-relationship-closure/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/3058-signs-that-you-may-be-addicted-to-your-ex-by-eddie-corbano-of-loves-a-game-on-relationship-closure.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.