The Dr. John Delony Show My Wife’s Addictions Are Ruining Our Marriage
Sep 30, 2024
John, a professional advisor on personal and relational challenges, tackles the difficult dynamics in marriages facing addiction. He provides insights on setting boundaries, coping with emotional turmoil, and navigating infidelity. The conversation also explores a working mom's struggle to balance career and family life, alongside the challenges of early parenthood. Listeners gain practical advice on communication and the importance of community in healing, with stories that resonate deeply in the search for understanding and support.
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Couple's Hidden Infidelities Unveiled
- Daniel struggled with his wife's five-year affair and his own pornography addiction.
- Both partners unknowingly engaged in harmful behaviors for years, causing deep pain in their family.
Set Firm Boundaries Now
- Be crystal clear about the behaviors you will and won't accept in your marriage.
- Set specific boundaries and consequences to protect your dignity and respect.
Conflict Avoidance Destroys Family
- Ignoring conflict may give a false sense of safety but destroys the family over time.
- Behavior communicates true feelings better than words in troubled marriages.