My Addict Partner Only Engages in “Shallow Conversation.” Is there any Hope He will ever treat me like a True Friend and Partner?
In Episode 249, Mark & Steve respond in detail to a situation and quesiton submitted by the betrayed spouse of porn/sex addict. Here are her words— My husband is very closed off with me. He doesn't t...
8 Loka 202441min
How does a Betrayed Partner Navigate the News that their Sex Addict Partner has Contracted an Incurable STD?
In episode 248, Mark & Steve tackle an extremely intense and heart-breaking submission by a betrayed partner. Here's what she submitted— I have listened to many of your podcast episodes. An area I wi...
1 Loka 202436min
Does My Addict Partner’s “Need” for Sex every 4 days Hinder His Recovery & My Healing?
In this episode, number 247, Mark & Steve discuss a situation and questions submitted by the betrayed partner of a porn/sex addict. She does a great job presenting a balanced description of their situ...
24 Syys 202433min
What Do “Independence” & “Interdependence” Look Like in a Coupleship where My Partner Continues to Scan and Lust?
In episode 246, we explore the concept of interdependence in the context of recovery from betrayal trauma and porn addiction. Interdependence, often mentioned but not always fully understood, is a cri...
17 Syys 202437min
With His History of Dishonesty, Should I Just Trust that my Partner’s Relationship with an Attractive Coworker is “All Business”?
In Episode 245, Mark & Steve respond to an all–too–common, legitimate struggle faced by the betrayed partners of sex/porn addicts. Here's a submission from a partner— My husband is starting a new pos...
10 Syys 202434min
Is it My Responsibility to Make My Porn Addicted Partner Feel Comfortable so He Will Consistently Tell Me the Truth?
In Episode 244, Mark & Steve address the betrayed partner of a porn/sex addict who submitted the following to PBSE— As a partner of an addict, what can I do to help my partner feel more supported dur...
3 Syys 202437min
My Porn Addicted Partner has ADHD. He Insists I MUST Manage His Recovery for Him to Succeed. Is This Right?
In Episode 243, Mark & Steve address a very important issue submitted to PBSE by a listener who is the betrayed partner of a porn/sex addict. This question especially resonated with Mark as he himself...
27 Elo 202437min
“Men will Just be Men—Live with it?” REALLY?!
In this PBSE episode (#242), Mark & Steve respond to an incredibly vulnerable, painful submission by a PBSE listener. Her submission starts out with— I was happy to have found your podcast after my p...
20 Elo 202436min
