87. How to Properly Disclose a Relapse (and Avoid a Fight)

2023-04-06

On the path to overcoming a pornography addiction, there are often slips and relapses, and those conversations are painful to have. There is a clear, three-step framework I teach to clients to actually make those conversations feel productive and provide some hope about moving forward together despite the recent slip. In this episode I share with you exactly how to have that conversation, which can actually bring you closer together if it's done correctly. If it's not done correctly, it will ...

On the path to overcoming a pornography addiction, there are often slips and relapses, and those conversations are painful to have.

There is a clear, three-step framework I teach to clients to actually make those conversations feel productive and provide some hope about moving forward together despite the recent slip.

In this episode I share with you exactly how to have that conversation, which can actually bring you closer together if it's done correctly.

If it's not done correctly, it will increase the distance, mistrust, and hurt feelings so using this framework can help you navigate this tough situation.

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