Beyond Broken Vows | Christian Marriage, Adultery, Pornography Addiction, Sexual Betrayal, Intimacy 106 | From Furious to Curious: How the ‘Emotions Wheel’ Unlocks Deeper Conversations After Infidelity
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May 19, 2025 Infidelity can leave a marriage in turmoil, but understanding emotions is key to healing. The Emotions Wheel is explored as a powerful tool for navigating complex feelings. It helps couples identify their emotions and fosters deeper conversations. Practical exercises, like daily emotion tracking, enhance communication and prevent misunderstandings. The hosts highlight the importance of turning feelings into actionable requests, while also noting the wheel's limitations. Ultimately, the journey involves embracing emotions to seek peace and restoration.
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Use The Emotions Wheel Daily
- Use an Emotions Wheel to name vague feelings and build precise emotional vocabulary.
- Place it somewhere visible and choose three emotions daily to start focused conversations.
Fridge Ritual During Separation
- Johnny and Emily hung the emotions sheet on their fridge and picked three emotions each morning while sleeping apart.
- They used that ritual to start difficult conversations when recovery was most raw.
Precision Beats Generalizations
- Precise emotional labels prevent toxic generalizations like "always" and "never."
- Naming specific feelings reduces escalation and clarifies needs for repair.
