The “Friends” star and the Snow Patrol musician later rekindled their relationship.
Courteney Coxis reflecting on a difficult chapter in her current relationship.
Cox cited their separation as a challenging experience that ultimately yielded great personal benefits in the long run.
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Three years in, we broke up, and it was really intense, she recalled.
We broke up in therapy.
We were engaged, and I was so shocked, I was in so much pain.
Courtney Cox and Johnny McDaid.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
The actress revealed that she continued seeing the same therapist from that fateful day.
I had a great therapist.
It was brutal to go to his office after that for a while, but then it was great.
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Cox also explained how she used the opportunity for introspection and growth rather than resentment.
And I did the most work on myself, by far.
I learned how to reclaim my voice, boundaries, what were my motives in life?
Like, what was my part in this?"
“It really taught me how I operated in the world.
To not take things personally.”
Listen to the full conversation between Cox and Driver above.
