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September 13, 2024 16 mins
(*Trigger Warning for the Final Section*) This heartfelt and candid video delves into a sensitive topic that some women struggle with: “Why do some husbands choose recovery while others do not. Is that about the wife… is that about me?” Prompted by a deeply vulnerable question from my client, MB, I explore various factors that might influence a man's decision to commit to recovery—coping mechanisms, risk and vulnerability, as well as the impact of past trauma—in an effort to help you put a few nagging, painful questions to rest. (But please note there is a ***Trigger Warning for the concluding segment*** which discusses sensitive topics like appearance.) Join me as we navigate these complex emotions and questions together. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Question 01:27 Trigger Warning (and where she was coming from) 02:41 Addressing: What's Wrong with Me? 03:06 If counselors had to guess between me and her 04:06 Even if the wife was a ‘true monster’ 05:05 Coping mechanisms (“I’m the kind of guy who…”) 05:47 Real relationship might feel too vulnerable to him 07:32 Accolades are enough? 07:55 “It seems so easy!” (and the issue of The Void) 10:17 Understanding men's desires 12:14 “The steps aren’t hard” and that’s the unfortunate thing 14:03 Being known as a guy who… 14:28 Trigger Warning: The Looks Piece (it’s about him) -- https://thecouplecure.com/contact-me/ - Jay and Lori's website https://pornpainhealed.com/contact-me/ - Lori's site for betrayed partners https://porniskillingme.com/contact-me/ - Jay's site for porn addiction recovery #betrayal #relationships #pornaddiction #marriageadvice
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