Ep 79 - 20 Differences Between An Emotional Affair and Friendship
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Interview Summary: This transcript is a discussion between Morgan Robinson and Brad Robinson, about the topic of emotional infidelity. [00:03]
We define emotional infidelity as the formation of a deep emotional connection with someone outside of the primary relationship, which violates the boundaries established by the couple. [00:19]
We discuss the impact of emotional infidelity, the differences between a harmless opposite-sex friendship and an emotional affair, and provide guidance on how to rebuild trust and connection after infidelity. [00:08]
Key Points
Emotional infidelity involves crossing boundaries of intimacy and forming a deep emotional connection with someone outside of the primary relationship. [00:19]
Emotional infidelity can be just as damaging as physical infidelity, as it leads to a violation of trust and a breakdown in the primary relationship. [00:20]
When a partner denies or dismisses the other's concerns about emotional infidelity, it can lead to further emotional pain and a deepening of the relationship injury. [01:56]
Rebuilding trust and connection after infidelity requires the couple to heal together, not just through external support, but by reconnecting and rebuilding their emotional intimacy. [06:29]
Ep 78 - 70 Warning Signs of An Affair That You Can't Ignore
This episode is based on a blog post we wrote.
Check it out HERE>>
Transcript Below:
Brad (00:00):
Guys, this is Brad Robinson. Before we officially start today's episode, I want to share with you just a trigger warning. We are going to be getting into warning signs of an affair. If you're listening to this podcast, you've probably already gone through this. If you still want to listen to this episode on warning Signs of an Affair, by all means be our guest. But just know some of these things can be triggering that we're going to be getting into. Just want to give you that trigger warning because this can be upsetting. Let's go ahead and begin.
Ep 77: Secret Trait of Serial Offenders
A person gets caught in an affair. They see the devastation it wreaks on their spouse—the betrayed partner—and, wracked with guilt, they make a solemn vow. They promise themselves, often in a moment of raw honesty, “Never again.” It feels earnest, weighty, even unbreakable. But is a vow enough to prevent them from straying again?
Ep 73: How they felt about you during their affair
Ep 76: A New Way To Look At Negative Cycles
In episode 76 Brad and Morgan discuss a new way to look at negative cycles.
If you haven’t yet listened to episode 3 called “Why Do We Fight and Avoid Difficult Topics” that episode will help you understand negative cycles.
You can check that out HERE: https://healingbrokentrust.com/podcast-blog/ep-3-why-do-we-fight-or-avoid-talking-about-the-affair
Ep 72 - 20 Things the Unfaithful Want the Betrayed To Know...But Don't Know How To Say
As you may know it is so very hard to talk about the pain of betrayal. It is hard for both partners but for different reasons. Putting our feelings into words that make sense is part of the challenge. Well no fear! We get that started for you here in this episode. We dive into some of the things the unfaithful partner very often feels, and wishes they could put into words, but often struggles to do. Let us know if you have something you'd like to add!