Healing Broken Trust In Your Marriage After Infidelity26 Mar 2025

Ep 79 - 20 Differences Between An Emotional Affair and Friendship

Friendships are a normal and healthy part of life. We all need people outside of our romantic relationships who support us, make us laugh, and share our interests. But sometimes, a close friendship can slowly turn into something more—even without us realizing it.

Emotional affairs don't happen overnight. They start off innocent—just good conversations, just inside jokes, just feeling understood. But over time, the emotional connection deepens, secrets start forming, and the lines get blurry.

The trcky part? Emotional affairs don't always involve physical intimacy, making them harder to recognize—and even harder to admit. You might tell yourself it's nothing, even as you hide texts, crave their attention, or feel guilty about how much you think about them.

So, how do you know if your friendship is just a friendship or if it's damaging your relationship? The key is spotting the differences between the two.

Check out our blog HERE: https://healingbrokentrust.com/blog/friendship-or-emotional-affair-how-to-tell-the-difference

We are available to help you heal broken trust. We have several ways to get help.

Couples Workshops: https://healingbrokentrust.com/hbtworkshop

Stop My Divorce: https://healingbrokentrust.com/stop-my-divorce

Help for the Betrayed: https://healingbrokentrust.com/betrayed-spouse-masterclass

Help for the Unfaithful: https://healingbrokentrust.com/healers-workshop

Podcast Resources: https://healingbrokentrust.com/podcast

You can call our office at 918-281-6060 Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM CST. Contact us on the web at healingbrokentrust.com. If you live out of the US talk to our staff about

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(88)

Ep 90 - Why the Betrayed Struggle Without Answers

Join me, Brad Robinson, LMFT as I dive into the complex emotions and challenges faced by betrayed partners in the aftermath of infidelity. In this episode, I explore why those who have been betrayed o...

11 Feb 35min

Ep 89 - Why does my partner freeze, shut down, or say the wrong thing when I'm falling apart?

Why do they shut down when you're falling apart? Why do they say the exact wrong thing when you need comfort the most? In this episode, we step inside the aftermath of infidelity and unpack a question...

4 Feb 37min

Ep 88 - Healing After Betrayal: Navigating the 10 Biggest Pain Points

In this episode, we delve into the profound challenges faced by partners who have been betrayed. Discover the ten most significant pain points that arise after infidelity, from feeling unsafe and grap...

28 Jan 29min

Ep 87 - Stuck After Infidelity? The Cycle That Blocks Trust Repair

In this episode we delve into the complexities of healing after betrayal. Discover how couples can break free from the negative cycles that hinder recovery and learn the importance of shifting from de...

21 Jan 31min

Ep 86 - When the Unfaithful Sees the Affair Partner In A Positive Light

In this episode of Healing Broken Trust, we tackle the complex issue of affair nostalgia, a significant emotional roadblock in the journey to reconciliation after infidelity. We explore the listener's...

17 Jan 31min

Ep 85 - Why You Haven't Rebuilt Trust Yet

In this podcast, we break down a powerful research-based model for how trust gets rebuilt after it's been broken—and why "just apologize" often isn't enough. The research we reference explains trust r...

9 Jan 32min

Ep 84: Why Isn't the Unfaithful Sorry for their Affair? Why Can't They Show Remorse?

In this episode, we delve into the complex dynamics of apologies following intentional betrayal in relationships. Discover why apologies often fail after deliberate choices and learn what constitutes ...

6 Jan 44min

Ep 83 - Why Do We Remember the Details So Differently?

In this episode, Brad and Morgan Robinson delve into the complex dynamics of memory and betrayal in relationships. Discover why both partners remember infidelity differently and how these memory gaps ...

30 Des 202537min