#261: I Want To Be Honest With My Spouse, But It's Hard When It Hits Their Shame
Therapy Brothers - En podkast av Reclaimed Heart
Caller Candace's Question: "I really loved your podcast recently about being dishonest in our relationships! You articulated exactly what I have been feeling is happening in our relationship but couldn’t find the words to express that dynamic. What we struggle with in our relationship on my end, is being dishonest about the way I really feel. Or the impact his addiction has caused in our relationship. When I do bring it up, he struggles with a shame spiral or says “ you always bring this up, I can’t ever move past this. I feel like we’re both treading lightly....." // SUBMIT A QUESTION + CALL IN // We'd love to answer questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, relationships, and healing. Ask Here: https://www.therapybros.com/call-in-and-ask-a-question/ // Tyler Patrick LMFT | "The Wandering Therapist" // Free Consultation Call: https://lovestrong.com/consultation-call Love Strong | Experience Therapy: https://lovestrong.com // Brannon Patrick LCSW | "The Expert" // Brannon's Website: https://www.brannonpatrick.com Therapy Utah: https://therapyutah.org/ // COURSES // The Healing Journey: https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/ Brannon's Boundary Bootcamp: https://www.brannonpatrick.com/Boundarybootcamp Tyler's Pornography Addiction Recovery Kickstart: https://lovestrong.com/courses/overcome-pornography-addiction/ // EVENTS // Radiant Dawn | Women's Retreat: https://radiantdawn.org Rising Son | Men's Retreat: https://risingson.org Vibrant Love | Couple's Retreat: https://vibrantlove.org // Reclaim Your Heart // Join our new community for quality exclusive content, incredible courses, and real connection: https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/ 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Tyler's Run 5:45 - Listener's Struggle 10:35 - Anasazi & Dynamics 16:20 - Honest Challenges 23:30 - Trauma & Avoidance 28:10 - Relationship Volatility 31:40 - Lack of Empathy 35:25 - Building Support 39:00 - Honest Communication 42:15 - Hope for Healing 45:40 - Seeking Change 48:30 - Assessing Safety 51:20 - Setting Boundaries
