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In this episode of The Loving Truth, I dive deep into the dynamics of blame in relationships. I pose the question: why do we so readily reach for blame, and how does it impact our marriages? I explore the emotional drivers behind blame, the consequences of outsourcing our lives to others, and how to take back our power by taking responsibility for our own choices. If youâve ever felt stuck in the blame gameâwhether itâs blaming your partner or being blamedâthis episode offers insightful guidance to break free and create healthier dynamics.
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In this episode, I explore the powerful and often misunderstood role of guilt in relationships, especially when considering a major decision like ending a marriage. I discuss how guilt, while sometimes a healthy indicator of empathy and self-awareness, can cross into codependency. I explain how taking responsibility for others' emotions often leads to self-abandonment and living a life thatâs not truly authentic. I share insights to help listeners find balance between empathy and self-respect, even when facing tough choices.
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In this milestone 100th episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I reflect on my journey in podcasting and deliver a powerful, practical guide to saving marriages. I dive into the top ten habits that silently destroy relationships, providing insights into how we unknowingly harm our marriages through technology, complaints, and passive behavior. I challenge listeners to consider their role in building a healthy, connected relationship and share actionable strategies for fostering intimacy and trust.
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In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I address the deeply painful issue of serial cheating. Inspired by a listener's story of repeated betrayal in her marriage, I delve into why some people may repeatedly break trust. I explain how inner conflicts, addiction to novelty, and a lack of self-awareness can lead to ongoing infidelity. Finally, I offer compassionate advice on how listeners can find clarity, peace, and direction after discovering serial cheating in their own relationships.
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In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I dive into the complexities of love and safety in relationships. I discuss how, despite our desire for security, love inherently involves risk. I share personal insights about how seeking "safe" partners can sometimes lead to boredom in long-term relationships and I explore why people choose predictable love for comfort, yet crave excitement and change later on. I encourage listeners to embrace the uncertainties of love, reflecting on how love, though never truly safe, is ultimately worth the risk for the deeper human experience it offers.
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In this episode of The Loving Truth, I tackle a topic I never expected to cover: navigating political differences within a marriage. I explore how political disagreements can add strain to an already complex relationship and share practical tools to maintain respect and connection, even when you and your partner donât see eye to eye on politics. I emphasize the importance of curiosity, critical thinking, and respectful communication, offering advice on how to stay grounded and avoid conflict during emotionally charged discussions. I also discuss the significance of free will and encourage listeners to take charge of their own emotions rather than expecting their partner to change.
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In todayâs episode of The Loving Truth, I talk about the impact of technology on relationships, particularly in long-term committed marriages. While technology provides us with more ways to connect and access information than ever before, it has also introduced challenges that can make it harder to nurture close, intimate relationships.
I explore both the positives and negatives of technologyâs role in relationships and offer actionable steps for ensuring that technology isnât creating additional barriers in your marriage.
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In todayâs episode of The Loving Truth, I discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of going through a 'gray divorce'âdivorce after the age of 50. Divorce is never easy, but divorcing later in life comes with its own set of complexities, from financial considerations to emotional shifts. I share valuable insights, statistics, and advice for those navigating this stage of life and relationship changes
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In todayâs episode of The Loving Truth, I address the complex and often painful decision of leaving a good man. Many women find themselves in a situation where they are married to someone who is genuinely kind, caring, and stableâyet they feel unfulfilled or disconnected. I share my personal experience and explore the challenges of holding two truths at once: loving and caring for a good person while also recognizing they may not be the right partner for your most intimate relationship.
In this episode, I encourage listeners to explore whether a "good man" is the right partner for them and empower them to make decisions that honor their needs, while still maintaining respect and care for their partner.
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âWill my partner ever change? Because I really want him to.â What a great question - and itâs one I hear all the time.
Let me start with this: Yes, people can change. And I can say this with deep humility⊠the person I was in my first marriage is NOT the person I am now.
In this episode, I talk about the ways Iâve changed in my own relationships (and the reasons why), plus
what we really have control over (and what we donât) what is actually our personal responsibility (and what belongs to our partners) and the greatest teacher of my life (and probably yours!)MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Do you want your marriage⊠or do you just WANT to want it? This is an important distinction (and something I teach inside my membership program: The Decision).
In this episode of the podcast, I share the story of Sue: Sheâs got the âperfectâ marriage⊠but sheâs unhappy with it. I talk about why this might be, plus how she can take steps to fix the problem.
Whether or not you relate to Sueâs problem of the âperfectâ marriage, I think youâll find these clarifying questions VITAL to your own relationship dilemma⊠listen in to find out!
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Most people in the world will never have the marriage they want⊠but what about you?
If youâve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know a fair number of things you can do differently. But listening to new information is only part of the equation.
Whatâs your next step?
In this episode, Iâll explain why it might be time to embody the tools youâre learning (plus, how to get started!)
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Just one generation ago (and even for many of us now), SEX was considered a taboo topic of conversation⊠even though weâve all been told to expect less sex the longer weâre married.
So⊠what exactly happens to intimacy the longer we stay in committed partnerships? In this episode, Iâll explain why desire wanes the longer weâre married and what to do to prioritize YOUR pleasure.
Because the problem of a sexless marriage does not resolve on its own, and the solution requires effort (from both parties).
0:30 - What happens to your sex life the longer youâre married6:25 - When having sex feels like betraying YOURSELF10:22 - Women & sexual pleasure within marriage17:46 - If you want to enjoy sex, you have to enjoy yourself20:20 - But thereâs no magic equationâŠ
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Difficult conversations are bound to happen in your most intimate relationships - whether youâre prepared or not. This episode will teach you how to have PRODUCTIVE conversations about difficult topics.
Youâll also learn why we avoid conflict in the first place, how to stop pretending things are âfine,â and the three parts to communication you need to know.
1:26 - How we avoid conflict (and why it doesnât work)4:27 - What works for women⊠but not for men9:09 - What might happen if you tell your partner THIS?14:29 - This will change your experience of difficult conversations
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Is it time to pump the brakes on your affair relationship? How do you know if your secret partnership can last beyond the affair?
Whatever happens after your affair relationship, I want you to be prepared - whether you stay with your affair partner or not.
It starts with recognizing these 4 Red Flags you might be missing in your affair partner.
0:28 - Why we overlook bad behavior from our affair partner4:50 - Red Flag - Does he feel entitled to you? 7:57 - Red Flag - Is his control & manipulation just hidden? 10:13 - Hereâs the reality (for YOU and your affair partner)
What You'll LearnMentioned In This Episode
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âI had one foot out the door⊠but pretending otherwise only led to greater disconnection and resentment.â - Sharon Pope
This is a soulful revelation for anyone whoâs given up on the evolution of their marriage. I stopped trying when things got hard in my first marriage - and thereâs just ONE thing Iâd do differently.
In this episode, youâll hear me talk about the main reasons women stop trying, what to do if you feel like giving up (OR if youâve already given up) - plus the root cause of resentment in relationships.
4:27 - After 10 years, I just gave up trying5:01 - Hereâs my ONE regret7:10 - If YOU feel like youâd rather give up than try again⊠12:06 - Hereâs what I want you to think about
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
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âHow do I compromise with a partner who I no longer respect? How can I increase my respect for him⊠without lowering my standards?â
In this episode, Iâm answering a question from one of our podcast listeners about what she can do differently or better to build back trust with her partner - after itâs been lost.
Youâll learn 4 practical steps you can take, including whether and how to compromise, plus where to put your focus as you move forward.
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If itâs the fear of what might happen on the OTHER side of divorce thatâs keeping you stuck, this episode is for you! Iâm joined by leading Family Law Attorney & Mediation expert, Susan Guthrie, to discuss exactly what to consider when youâre stuck in the decision to âstay or go.â
And I have to tell you: Susan shared advice that I wasnât expecting!
You'll Learn:
5:29 - People are often better off in their âbeyondâ
12:35 - Divorce will be one of the most stressful events in your life, BUTâŠ
16:30 - How to avoid regret on the other side
19:32 - High emotions donât make the best cocktail for rational thinking
26:20 - The best $$ youâll ever spend during your divorce
30:21 - You donât have to villainize your ex-partner - in fact, you shouldnât
37:03 - Life after divorce is not actually the big black hole of a future you imagine
41:33 - You will become a different person as you heal
50:38 - What will really matter a few years from nowâŠ
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If youâve ever wondered whether your marriage (and your life) would be better if you JUST had the ârightâ partner⊠this episode is for you.
This romantic idea that the ârightâ person is always easy to love is whatâs ruining our ability to thrive within marriage! And I want to talk about it.
In this episode, Iâll explain the problem with our unrealistic expectations, the reason your partner might not be âeasyâ to love, and why we get stuck in âthe honeymoon phase.â
âCompatibility is an achievement of love; it shouldnât be its pre-condition.â - Alain de Button
3:06 - Is your relationship transactional OR growth-oriented? 5:54 - THIS is the person best-suited to you⊠8:35 - If your marriage feels doomed, consider your expectations10:01 - No one is easy to love⊠even you
What You'll Learn in This EpisodeMentioned in this Episode
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How do you navigate divorce when you have a strong faith (and a strong desire for the âtraditionalâ family)? What happens when you divorce âthe nice guyâ and become the villain?
Today on the podcast, Iâm speaking with special guests Noam Raucher & Leeron Tal, co-hosts of The Jewish Divorce Podcast, about their personal journeys through divorce, plus the different ways men & women interpret confrontation and âfighting,â why we so often feel unprepared for the reality of marriage, and the additional pressures of marriage (and divorce) when you have a strong faith.
Youâll also hear us talk about what makes a marriage âsuccessfulâ (besides longevity) and what Noam and Leeron wish theyâd known before going through divorceâŠ
âAs a Rabbi, I have to remind myself and the people I serve: Our âmistakesâ make us more human.â - Noam Raucher
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2:44 - âEverything in my life was great⊠except my marriage.â
6:45 - Her a-ha moment happened when she realized: Her kids were scared
11:31 - Marriage felt like his next ârightâ step
15:01 - He was surprised when his ex asked for a divorce
17:02 - Men & women perceive confrontation (and fighting) differently
21:02 - What it feels like to âwobbleâ in your decision
26:16 - The pressure of marriage & divorce when you have a strong faith
30:55 - When youâre going through divorce & it feels too hard to talk with other couples
34:10 - We need a new âsuccessâ marker than longevityâŠ
37:01 - What do Noam & Leeron wish theyâd known before divorce
39:54 - More information about The Jewish Divorce Project podcast (& more!)Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage and youâre serious about finding that answer?
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