Beyond Broken Vows | Christian Marriage, Adultery, Pornography Addiction, Sexual Betrayal, Intimacy

123 | The One Thing Worse Than Porn-Fueled Infidelity in Marriage

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Sep 15, 2025
In relationships wounded by betrayal, it's often the web of lies that causes the deepest harm. This discussion explores the nuanced ways lies erode trust, from outright falsehoods to subtle omissions. The hosts share personal stories highlighting five types of lies: commission, omission, deflection, justifying, and gaslighting. Their journey emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency for rebuilding trust. Through faith and rigorous honesty, they illustrate that healing and true intimacy are achievable.
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INSIGHT

Lies Hurt More Than Acts

  • Emily says the web of lies often wounds more deeply than the sexual acting out itself.
  • Concealed betrayal destroys the foundational bedrock of trust in a relationship.
ANECDOTE

Discovery Shattered Trust

  • Emily discovered texts on Johnny’s phone and confronted him, only to be lied to directly about them.
  • That moment shattered her image of his integrity and devastated her trust in their marriage.
ANECDOTE

Omitted Days Hide Acting Out

  • Johnny omitted hours of porn use and masturbation when recounting his days away.
  • He intentionally left out those details to hide the addiction and avoid accountability.
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