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Oct 7, 202418 min read
My Addict Partner Only Engages in “Shallow Conversation.” Is there any Hope He will ever treat me like a True Friend and Partner?
This transcript/article comes from Episode 249 of the PBSE podcast. Th article explores the complexities of communication in...
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Sep 30, 202428 min read
How Does a Betrayed Partner Navigate the News that Their Sex Addict Partner has Contracted an Incurable STD?
This transcript comes from Episode 248 of the PBSE podcast. In addressing a betrayed partner's terrible nightmare, Mark & Steve discuss...
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Sep 23, 20246 min read
Does My Addict Partner’s “Need” for Sex every 4 days Hinder His Recovery & My Healing?
The article (taken from episode 24 of the PBSE podcast) explores the complex issue of whether an addict partner's perceived "need" for...
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Sep 16, 202410 min read
What Do “Independence” & “Interdependence” Look Like in a Coupleship Where My Partner Continues to Scan and Lust?
This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com This article (created from...
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Sep 9, 202410 min read
With His History of Dishonesty, Should I Just Trust that my Partner’s Relationship with an Attractive Coworker is “All Business”?
This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com This article (which is taken...
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Sep 2, 202412 min read
Is it My Responsibility to Make My Porn Addicted Partner Feel Comfortable so He Will Consistently Tell Me the Truth?
This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com This episode, number 244, the...
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Aug 26, 202413 min read
My Porn Addicted Partner has ADHD. He Insists I MUST Manage His Recovery for Him to Succeed. Is This Right?
This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com This episode of the PBSE podcast...
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Aug 19, 202421 min read
“Men will Just be Men—Live with it?” REALLY?!
This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com In this episode of the PBSE...
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Aug 12, 202410 min read
How Can I Support my Partner (who I Betrayed) so She Can Enjoy Life Again?
This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com In this powerful and emotional...
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Aug 6, 20241 min read
What are the differences and similarities between male and female betrayal-traumatized partners?
In Episode 240, Mark and Steve address an important issue submitted by a male betrayed partner. Here's his submission— How do male...
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Jul 30, 20243 min read
A Close Friend Matches My Addict Husband’s Past “Porn/Fantasy” Woman. I’m Triggered Whenever I’m Around Her! What Can I Do?!
This episode, # 239, is in response to a very common and very painful, frustrating and limiting situation submitted by the betrayerd...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read
For an Addict Seeking to Overcome “Public Scanning,” is the “3-Second Rule” Harmful or Helpful?
Episode 238 comes in response to a request from a long-time PBSE listener. Here's her submission— Can you talk about the "3 second rule"...
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Jul 16, 20244 min read
My Addict Partner was Doing Well in Recovery. Then the Lies Started Again. I’m Shattered! How do I Come Back from This?!
In this Episode 237, Mark and Steve get passionate in responding to the heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener. Here's what she shared—...
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Jul 9, 20243 min read
Why is Knowledge of Horrific Abuse in the Porn Industry NOT Enough to Make Men Quit Their Porn Habit?
In this episode, # 236, the betrayed partner of a porn addict writes a very raw and vulnerable message to PBSE with some deeply poignant,...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read
I’ve Disclosed my Sexual Addiction history to my partner—now what? How do I best support her going forward?
In Episode 235, a PBSE listener writes in to ask Mark & Steve for guidance on how to best support his partner going forward. The couple...
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Jun 25, 20242 min read
HOW Does an Addict Get to Real, Lasting SEXUAL & EMOTIONAL Sobriety & Recovery?
Episode 234 comes in response to TWO situations/questions sent to PBSE by porn/sex addicts in recovery. Here’s a brief overview of each—...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read
What’s the Point in Staying with a Porn/Sex Addict? What’s in it for the Betrayed Partner?
In Episode 233, Mark & Steve respond to a very heart-felt submission from a betrayed partner, who asks some very hard questions about her...
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Jun 11, 20242 min read
The PBSE/Dare to Connect Approach vs 12-Step Support Groups
In PBSE Episode 232, Mark & Steve respond to a listener's experience and questions with regard to the approach to Betrayal Trauma healing...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
Because He’s a Sex Addict—even in Real Recovery—I will still Never Be Enough For Him! How do I Cope with That?!
Episode 231 comes in response to a very raw and real submission by a PBSE listener who is the partner of a sex addict. Here's what she...
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May 28, 20242 min read
What Does “Real Restitution” for Serious Betrayal in a Relationship Look Like?
In Episode 230, the betrayed parter of a porn/sex addict submitted her situation and some questions to PBSE surrounding the CRITICAL...
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