663: Thinking of Another Dude: Is Marriage Screwed? | Feedback Friday
May 6, 2022
This discussion dives into the complexities of feeling attracted to someone outside of marriage, raising questions about loyalty and self-reflection. A listener grapples with whether to reconnect with estranged, abusive family members after a tragedy. Another segment tackles the stress of receiving a cease and desist letter as a small business owner, offering insights on navigating legal challenges. Practical advice on managing anxiety and personal boundaries in caregiving showcases the emotional intricacies of relationships both personal and professional.
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Reflect on Current Relationship
Explore your feelings about your husband and the state of your marriage.
Consider if this attraction reflects unmet needs in your current relationship.
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Fantasy vs. Reality
Fantasizing about someone who isn't your partner, especially one you've idealized, can be a sign of underlying issues.
These feelings might reflect deficiencies or concerns within your marriage, rather than the other person's actual qualities.
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Parental Influence
Evaluate the influence of your parents' opinions on your decisions.
Focus on your feelings and desires when making choices about your marriage.
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Celebrating only the second anniversary with your wonderful husband, you've found yourself wondering what life might be like if you'd, instead, pursued a relationship with a certain unrequited crush. Does having these thoughts make you an unfaithful, horrible person, or is this a normal adjustment to married life -- for better or for worse? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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Is your marriage screwed because you've been having thoughts about another dude on your second anniversary?
Should you give your estranged family -- who abused you and worked hard to slander your name when you broke free -- a second chance just because tragedy has forced you to interact again?
You run successful social media pages reviewing a certain company’s products, and it seemed to be a win/win situation -- until you received a cease and desist letter from said company. How can you safely move forward without losing your business entirely?
You feel obligated to be there for a new friend who's going through some tough times, but you're concerned that some of your own negativity may be residual from this friendship. Should you stay in their life and risk your own mental health to be the voice of reason, or would it be best just to cut them out of your life entirely?
You're resentful that your peer got the promotion you wanted and is now your direct manager, and you feel like your manager isn't trying hard enough to help you get ahead. Should you raise a stink about the unfairness of it all, or learn from this teachable moment and grin and bear it until your next review?
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