204 Liminality: Your Key to Relationship Paradigm Shifting

When we step out of one relationship paradigm, phase, or stage
and into another, we often find ourselves in a strange,
uncomfortable space—neither here nor there. This space has a
name: liminality. From the Latin word "limen" meaning threshold,
liminality describes that crucial period between what was and
what will be. It's not just a moment of crossing over; it's an
extended time of uncertainty, possibility, and transformation.


Liminality exists in all facets of life, but for those of us
exploring non-monogamy, these in-between periods can show up
quite frequently and pose a number of unique challenges. We often
want to rush through it, desperate to find solid ground again.
But what if those uncomfortable spaces are exactly where the most
important growth happens?


In this episode, we talk about:


— What liminality actually means and why it's such an important
concept for understanding relationship transitions


— Why the in-between state is so uncomfortable yet necessary for
genuine paradigm shifts


— How rushing through liminal periods can prevent us from truly
reimagining our relationships


— The common mistake of carrying old relationship paradigms into
new relationship structures


— Practical ways to intentionally create and navigate liminal
space in your relationships


— How small changes in habits and environment can help shift your
perspective during transitions


— The connection between differentiation practice and creating
healthy liminal experiences


— Why the discomfort of "not knowing" is essential for personal
growth and transformation


— Real examples of liminal periods we all experience, from
adolescence to career transitions to relationship changes


— The value of creating intentional containers for your liminal
experiences, whether it's a week, month, year, or longer


Resources mentioned in this episode:


— Episode 194: Reimagining Relationships


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Music: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions