The Dr. John Delony Show

I Left My Fiancé for Another Man

Nov 19, 2025
Ashley, a caller from New Hampshire, shares her journey of leaving her fiancé for another man and her immediate regret, seeking John's guidance on repairing her relationship. John dives deep into rebuilding trust and exploring the roots of her boredom in love. In a gripping contrast, Molly from Billings recounts the traumatic experience of reporting her partner for selling child pornography. John helps her process her guilt and start the healing journey to rebuild trust in herself after such a harrowing experience.
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ADVICE

Make Ironclad Commitments To Rebuild Trust

  • Make ironclad commitments to yourself and act on them to rebuild trust after betrayal.
  • Be specific: remove tempting contacts, share social access, and adopt public rules you consistently follow.
INSIGHT

Desire Needs Risk Or Intention

  • Desire often returns with novelty because nothing is at stake in casual encounters.
  • Sustaining desire in long-term relationships requires intentional mystery, play, and scheduled novelty.
ADVICE

Ask For A Roadmap To Rebuild Trust

  • If you want to return to a partner, ask for a clear roadmap to rebuild trust and outline concrete actions.
  • Don't take the easy, comfortable route back unless you can honestly vow it will never happen again.
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