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Is your affair partner invested in helping you leave your committed relationship? In today's episode, I explain the importance of understanding the extent to which your focus is on your affair partner's desires and how to be aware if the decisions you're making are for yourself. Even if you want the same things your affair partner wants, you each have to take your own path to get there, and it's important that you differentiate wanting something and actually deciding to do it. Learn the key thing to look for if your affair partner has an agenda for you and why it's not your job to do what they want you to do, even if you love them tremendously. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/180

Today, I look at the question of how long you should wait for your affair partner to leave their marriage. Maybe you don't want to set a timeline for your partner and prefer to wait indefinitely for them to leave. Regardless of your situation, I guide you in making the decision that is right for you. Learn the questions to ask yourself and discover how to get clear on how long you are willing to wait for them, why it's worth waiting, or why you are not willing to wait for them to leave their marriage. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/179

Today, I'm talking to those of you who have an agenda for your affair partner. Even though you mean well, the truth is that you can only manage your own business. It's important to let your affair partner figure things out for themselves, and today, I'll explain why. Understanding what you want when you have an agenda, whether you realize it or not, will only help YOU deal with your infidelity situation. Hear why letting go of your agenda is good for your partner and perhaps even more so for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/178

Whether you've been a dedicated listener for a while or have just recently tuned in to the podcast, you might be curious about what it's like to work together. In this episode, I share what it's like to receive my coaching and how it can benefit you, regardless of the type of infidelity situation you are in. I discuss my philosophy and approach to infidelity, explaining the three ways we can work together. You'll learn what you can expect from the Self-Guided Course, the Group Coaching Program, and from 1:1 coaching with me. Discover insights into the session dynamics, what we discuss, the unique benefits each option offers, and all the important details to help you determine which is the best fit for you right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/177

Exploring fear in infidelity situations, the podcast delves into the impact of fear on decision-making and behavior. Courage is highlighted as coexisting with fear rather than conquering it. The importance of acknowledging and addressing fear is emphasized to improve decision-making and approach challenging conversations effectively.

Are you ready to make some changes but don't know where to start? This week, I share some helpful tools to help you create change and resolve your infidelity situation. You might need to do things you've never done before, and that's okay. I explain how the sooner you find a way to address the situation, the better your overall quality of life will be, and I also discuss the role your feelings play when making significant changes. These tools will guide you through the changes in your relationships in a way that makes you feel great. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/175

With a new year beginning, there's a feeling of change in the air for some. And maybe that change has to do with your infidelity situation. In this episode, I explore how to take charge of change in your infidelity situation, the reasons we sometimes avoid change, and why our mindset is the number one factor in making change. Tune in to learn how to be a person who takes action in a way you never have before. It is possible to feel differently about your infidelity situation, but more importantly, yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/174

I believe that "difficulty" is not an absolute truth or fact but rather a matter of our thinking. In this episode, I discuss the many ways we can think differently about difficult situations. I revisit my concept of the "think, feel, act" cycle and explore how you can reshift your thinking around the idea of difficulty. When we don't deal with the root of the problem, we usually prolong our troubles. And to not prolong our troubles, we simply need to start facing them. Tune in for some tough coaching that's coming from a loving place and learn that the best way we can show ourselves that we can do hard things is to do hard things. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/173

Learn how to navigate the pain of missing your affair partner post-separation and find validation in your emotions. Explore the three main stages of dealing with an affair ending and honor your sense of loss. Discover the beauty in your messy moments and embrace the lessons within your heavy feelings.

Often, our infidelity situations come with extreme highs and lows. In this episode, I talk about that emotional rollercoaster and how the extreme ups and downs can feel like a really big deal. I discuss different situations where these ups and downs can occur and how handling this rollercoaster is totally doable. You get to decide how you want to ride the rollercoaster, how long you want to stay on, and when you want to get off. Tune in to learn some simple mental shifts that can help you feel in control, sane, and okay in your infidelity situation. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/171