Dr. Rob breaks down what goes on in a man's and a woman's mind when they cheat and their partner finds out about the affair. In a continuation of last week’s episode, Dr. Rob shares whether it’s possible to recover from infidelity, whether a partner should stay in a relationship with an addict, and how you restore trust again in a relationship after cheating.
TAKEAWAYS:
[1:50] Codependency doesn’t actually exist. Dr. Rob explains why.
[3:10] When your partner is snooping through your stuff. They’re look for reasons to stay with you!
[7:35] Can couples recover from infidelity?
[14:25] Every partner feels like it’s their fault for not being able to keep their cheating partner in the home.
[14:55] So many people will say, ‘if only you had more sex with them, they wouldn’t cheat.’ That’s a lie! Spouses are shamed on and they have very little support.
[17:20] Crazy is your new normal!
[22:25] Your spouse has lost their best friend.
[23:15] Should a betrayed spouse stay or should they go?
[31:05] What is disclosure?
[41:10] Empathy is how you heal deep relationship wounds with your partner.
[41:45] How do you restore trust in a relationship?
RESOURCES:
Sex and Relationship Healing
@RobWeissMSW
Sex Addiction 101
Seeking Integrity
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency
Out of the Doghouse by Robert Weiss
QUOTES:
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Part 2: Porn, What’s The Big Deal? with Dr. Sandra Shachar
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BONUS: Why Should I Write Down All My Anger and Hurt?
BONUS: Am I Just Having Fun, or Is This a Full-Blown Addiction?
Discover and Connect with Your Own Inner Voice Again with Lucy Beresford
How to Heal After a Betrayal: Dr. Monique Thompson on Navigating Infidelity
Foundation of Hope: The 12 Steps Way to Healing from Trauma with Dr. Jamie Marich and Dr. Stephen Dansiger
Part 2: Couples, Conflict and Resolution with Dr. Stan Tatkin
Part 1: Couples, Conflict and Resolution with Dr. Stan Tatkin
Part 2: Sex + Porn Addicts Share About Their Healing Journey with Dr Rob, Larry and Jay
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Part 2: Support Groups for Adult Children of Alcoholics with Gary Seidler
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Part 1: Religion and Spirituality in Recovery with Jason Swilling MDiv
The Road to Forgiveness with Dr. Rob Weiss
Part 2: Dr. Jessica Higgins: How Do You Learn to Forgive?
Part 1: Dr. Jessica Higgins: How Do You Learn to Forgive?
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