Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships How to Heal after Betrayal
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Jan 29, 2025 Delve into the complexities of betrayal in relationships, both big and small. Discover how accountability and open communication play crucial roles in healing. The speakers share personal stories highlighting the impact of minor betrayals and the importance of recognizing them. Learn to embrace conflict as a path to deeper intimacy and transform routine chores into acts of love. Gain insights on fostering emotional safety and transparency, and explore practical strategies for rebuilding trust and maintaining connection after betrayal.
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Small Betrayals Matter
- Many relationships suffer from neglecting small betrayals.
- These seemingly minor hurts accumulate and cause significant damage over time.
Unconscious Betrayals
- Gottman observed couples claiming no betrayals while unknowingly betraying each other.
- He highlights this as a major relational problem.
Recognizing Small Betrayals
- Identify small betrayals like hurtful jokes, white lies, coldness, and disrespectful comments.
- Address these to prevent accumulated damage.