How Mark & Steve moved from “Defensiveness” to “Fighting for their Marriages"—Part One
One of the greatest challenges we face as sex/porn addicts in recovery is becoming "defensive" when our partners offer feedback, speak their truth, stand their ground, face triggering people or places...
26 Apr 202226min
How Long Should I Be “Sober” Before I Start Dating or Having Sex Again?
This PBSE episode is directed at single listeners and those already in a relationship. A PBSE listener who is single sent in the following quesiton— Hi there! I'm so grateful for your podcast- just f...
19 Apr 202223min
Should I Just be “OK” with my Partner's Lusting?
In this episode, Mark and Steve respond to a PBSE listener's question about her struggles with her partner lusting after a co-worker— Hello Mark & Steve, My partner and I are currently in reconcili...
12 Apr 202218min
Are you Sick & Tired of Relapsing? Then it’s time to “Be Stubborn”and “Get An Attitude”!!!
Are you trying to break free from porn viewing and/or other unwanted sexual behaviors, but you just keep falling back into it?! In this episode, Mark and Steve get real about their own struggles to a...
5 Apr 202235min
How can I KNOW when my Partner has finally Stopped Lying and is Serious About His Recovery?
In this episode, Mark and Steve answer a spouse's questions about her addict husband and how she will KNOW that he is serious about recovery and no longer lying— My husband is in early recovery for h...
29 Mar 202229min
I Have Discovered My Husband's Relapses More Than a Dozen Times. What Now?
In this episode, Mark and Steve address a major challenge faced by many betrayed spouses—they keep uncovering and discovering their addict partner's relapses and bad behaviors. The addict may get some...
22 Mar 202226min
When is it OK for my Addict Partner to “Back Off” from His Recovery?
How long should a spouse expect her addict partner to keep up his recovery? Doesn't there come a time when he can "back off" to some degree? In this episode Mark and Steve answer an excellent set of ...
15 Mar 202225min
What if my Betrayed Spouse Won’t Keep Up?
In this episode, Mark and Steve openly and passionately address a PBS listener's situation and questions. Here's what he asked— I have been found out for the eighth time. I am working with my counse...
8 Mar 202223min
