Episode #167: Why Quitting Porn Isn’t Enough to Save Your Relationship — Dr. Trish Leigh
Apr 13, 2025
Quitting porn isn’t enough to repair a strained relationship; it's crucial to address the underlying issues. Secrets and shame can create a toxic cycle that harms intimacy. Open communication with your partner is key to healing. Learn about the 'toxic triangle' concept and how to avoid harmful dynamics. Rewiring relationships takes effort, but moving from dysfunction to genuine connection is possible. Discover the power of honesty in rebuilding those vital bonds.
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Porn's Relational Impact
Porn consumption is a relational issue, not just a personal one, because it impacts intimacy and trust.
This is especially true if one partner feels uncomfortable with it and the other keeps it secret.
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Open Communication
Be open with your partner about your sexual behaviors, including private ones.
Sharing vulnerabilities strengthens relationships and helps identify issues.
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Secrets and Rupture
Secret behaviors create a rupture in relationships because partners feel like they don't truly know each other.
Sharing vulnerabilities allows for genuine connection and empowers partners to make informed decisions.
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You’ve stopped watching explicit content. You’re working hard to get your screen habits under control. But your relationship is still strained, your relationship is on the fritz… and why is that?
In this Podcast, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down why quitting porn alone doesn’t heal the damage it’s caused in your relationship—and the #1 mistake most men make when trying to repair that bond.
Through this episode, you'll learn: 🧠 Why porn is a relational issue, not just a personal one 🛑 How secrets and shame create a toxic cycle 💬 The power of open, honest communication with your partner 🛠️ What it takes to truly rewire and rebuild your relationship ❤️ How to move from dysfunction to healthy, connected intimacy
No one’s perfect in a relationship, but healing starts with honesty. Choosing to stop hiding and communicate openly with your partner is powerful. You don’t have to do it alone—we’re here for you. Book a consultation and join our digital program to start healing from porn addiction and repair your relationship. You deserve real connection. Visit www.drtrishleigh.com 💙
Hi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use. My podcasts are designed to help you learn that: 🎯Porn Damages Your Brain, 🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and 🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.
Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to: ✅Quit Porn for Good ✅Heal Your Brain from Porn ✅Get Motivated in Your Life ✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health ✅Heal Erectile Dysfunction
If you need more help, I can work directly with you. Check out the programs below. https://drtrishleigh.com/
Dr. Trish Leigh