Morrow Marriage | Disrupting Divorce

Fear of Being Alone: Why Bad Marriages Survive | The 'NEW' Marriage | Ep364

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Jan 15, 2026
Dive into the complex emotions behind why people stay in toxic marriages. Explore how the fear of being alone can inadvertently drive partners apart. Discover the self-sabotaging effects of insecurity and the transformative power of building a secure future-self. Learn the importance of operating in faith rather than fear, especially during conflicts. Cass and Kathryn share raw insights on navigating intimacy issues and setting healthy boundaries to reclaim a fulfilling relationship.
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INSIGHT

Fear Drives Self-Sabotage

  • Fear of being alone often motivates behaviors meant to keep a partner but actually push them away.
  • Identifying who you want to be helps you act from future-self, not from fear.
ANECDOTE

Dependence Turned Into Growth

  • Cass describes years of depending on Catherine's reassurance and living in fear of losing her.
  • Over time he learned to become secure and stop using tests to prevent aloneness.
ADVICE

Act Like Your Future Self

  • Turn off fear-driven reactions and choose actions your future self would take instead.
  • Act in love and stability rather than trying to prove love through tests or control.
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