Help for Loving Relationships
Welcome to the place where we courageously discuss the messy and amazing parts of loving relationships. We'll get into complex problems and be inspired by love stories. As a professional counselor for over 25 years, Shane observes what helps and what hurts individuals, marriages, and families. You'll hear from authors and experts as well as everyday heroes who have something to share about strengthening relationships in your community. Get inspired to do hard things as well as find better ways to live, love and parent!
Help for Loving Relationships
6 Ways a Betrayer Can Improve Healing
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Shane Adamson
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Season 2
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Episode 14
1) Don't lie. How honesty heals
2) Have patience with self, spouse, and recovery. (Research shows it's a 1-5 year process)
3) Seek help. Involve >3 others in your healing journey
4) Improve your distress tolerance. Addiction is really about emotional management
5) Take full responsibility
6) Be proactive, be transparent, and fight for your spouse's heart!
These are 6 ways someone who was discovered in virtual infidelity (secretive pornography use) or actual cheating on their spouse can improve the healing process.