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The Role of Anger in Healing - Episode 180
Today we discuss anger from the viewpoint of women, specifically betrayed partners. We dive into societal stereotypes about how women are perceived when they express anger, and how that can be damaging to their...
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Relationship Conflict Patterns with Adam Fisher (Part 3) - Episode 179
Through his extensive research and experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Adam Fisher joins us to discuss conflict patterns that couples fall into in their relationships. These patterns are the roles that...
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Our Valentine’s Day Guide for Messy Relationships - Episode 178
As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, now is a great time to check in on your relationship. On a holiday that can sometimes feel over-produced on TV and in social media, it’s important to stay honest with where your...
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Embracing Differences in Your Marriage - Episode 177
The beginning of a relationship can be a time of discovering all of the ways in which you are drawn to your partner because of your similarities. The truth, however, is that there will be as many areas you differ in...
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Building a Marriage-Centered Family - Episode 176
Children undoubtedly require a massive amount of time and energy. Too often parents slowly fall into a child-centered marriage and the marriage relationship itself is put on the back burner. In this episode we discuss...
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Taking Care of Yourself as You Rebuild Broken Trust - Episode 175
It is understandable that someone who has betrayed their partner often has their own past hurts and issues they need to address and heal. However, how is this supposed to happen when the focus needs to be turned to...
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Should I Feel Compassion for My Addicted Partner? - Episode 174
We know that those who struggle with addiction suffer in their own way, but how much compassion should the betrayed partner feel for them? One of the members of our private Connection Plus community asked this very...
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Why Marriage Cannot Fix a Pornography Addiction - Episode 173
A common reaction in hearing about a pornography addiction is wondering if something is “off” in the marriage, and especially in the bedroom. This assumption shifts the responsibility of the pornography addiction onto...
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Taking the First Steps After a Sexual Betrayal - Episode 172
In the aftermath of a sexual betrayal discovery, the most common reaction is to freeze and not know how to proceed. Dealing with such an explosive disruption to life can feel paralyzing and confusing to every part of...
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Healthy Support vs. Parenting Your Partner - Episode 171
In this episode, we tackle the challenging dynamic of how betrayal can turn a marriage into a parent/child arrangement. A balanced partnership is the goal for most couples with each individual carrying their share of...
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The Problem of Acting Needless and Wantless - Episode 170
In a culture where being vulnerable can be seen as weakness, and accepting help can be seen as being a burden, how do we learn to advocate for ourselves? When we haven’t learned how to ask for what we really need or...
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Patience in Healing - Episode 169
Healing from trauma, rebuilding relationships, and finding inner peace can often be a long, uphill battle. It can be easy to feel burned out or defeated in the baby steps we need to take during that process. Finding...
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