Dating and Relating

Oh, we all know the pain. There you are having a pleasant relationship, when bang! Out he comes with a shattering truth. Gwen Stefani knows what we’re talking about. Her husband Gavin Rossdale revealed he had a teenage daughter nine years into their relationship. Her options: blow a fuse and show him the door, or work through it to keep her relationship going. All credit to her for going with the second option. Work out what you’d do with our guide to bombshell management.

The ‘I Can Deal With This’ Bombshell	When you’re confronted with a whopper that’s non-negotiable (he doesn’t want kids, but you definitely do) or reveals a major betrayal of trust (he’s married), your only option is to move on. ‘Some bombshells are toxic,’ says psychologist Dr Mary Frederick. And ironically, the most devastating bombshell is the easiest to recognise. ‘You’ll be seized with anger, and you’ll just intuitively know you can’t be with this person,’ Thurnauer says. By moving on, you’re making space for a person you can actually have a future with.
The ‘I Need More Info’ Bombshell
The ‘Dazed and Confused’ Bombshell
The ‘Total Deal-Breaker’ Bombshell

Author: Freya Williams