What if you still want your partner back after they betrayed you? Does that make you weak, or just human? In this episode, Adam takes on one of the hardest and most shame-filled truths men carry after infidelity: the desire to stay.
He unpacks the emotional chaos that follows betrayal, the trauma bond, the fear of being alone, the ambivalence, the craving for what once was. With clarity and compassion, Adam helps you distinguish between true love and attachment driven by fear or routine. He explains why wanting your partner back doesn’t make you pathetic, and why acting on that impulse without doing the deeper work can lead to even more pain.
This episode challenges the fantasy of quick reconciliation and invites you to pause, reflect, and rebuild your self-worth from the inside out. Whether you’re on the fence, staying, or considering leaving, this one will help you make those decisions from strength, not shame.
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