The Dr. John Delony Show I’m Married, But I’m Attracted to Someone Else
27 snips
Dec 2, 2024 The podcast dives into the emotional complexities of marital attraction, as a wife grapples with feelings for another man. It emphasizes the importance of communication and vulnerability to nurture intimacy in relationships. The conversation also covers challenges of spending holidays with family and managing parenting dilemmas, particularly screen time for a teenager. Several strategies are discussed, including journaling with kids to facilitate open dialogue, making every connection count in busy family lives.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Resisting Temptation
- Avoid making excuses to be around someone you're attracted to outside your marriage.
- Recognize and resist the temptation to fantasize about a different life with them.
Fantasy vs. Reality
- Attraction to others in marriage is normal; the issue is dwelling on it.
- Fantasizing about alternate realities with someone else is a choice, not an inevitability.
Taking Ownership
- Take ownership of your feelings and actions instead of blaming yourself.
- Recognize that acting on the attraction will likely destroy multiple aspects of your life.
