When a porn/sex addict enters recovery, their personality may shift dramatically, often from pleasant and agreeable to irritable,...

This article is derived from Episode 266 of the PBSE Podcast and explores the complexities of sex addiction and betrayal trauma,...

The article comes from Episode 265 of the PBSE Podcast. Recovery from porn and sex addiction often begins with external motivators, such...

The article is taken from Episode 264 of the PBSE Podcast. Reconciling with a porn/sex addict partner after enduring betrayal trauma is a...

The article (taken from Episode 263 of the PBSE Podcast) explores the complex journey of healing from betrayal in relationships impacted...

The article (taken from Episode 262 of the PBSE Podcast) explores the destructive impact of defensiveness in relationships, particularly...

Porn and sex addiction makes honesty a significant challenge, as fear, shame, and deeply ingrained survival mechanisms drive individuals...

This article explores the challenges faced by partners of individuals struggling with addiction, focusing on how to reclaim happiness and...

Consideration in recovery is a transformative practice that bridges sobriety to emotional healing by prioritizing empathy,...

The article explores the common tendency in relationships and personal growth to focus on facts—what’s said, done, or left undone—at the...

In this article, Mark & Steve respond to the submitted situations/questions of two betrayed partners. Addressing addiction-related...

In this article, we explore how silence often becomes a survival mechanism for partners of porn/sex addicts, rooted in past experiences,...

The article explores the painful cycle of addiction and relapse in relationships, focusing on the emotional toll it takes on both...

Repairing intimacy in a relationship often requires couples to look beyond external solutions and focus on creating a safe,...

This article explores the misconception that using porn can help individuals learn how to please their partners, a belief rooted in...

Empowerment as a betrayed partner means finding strength and reclaiming a sense of self-worth independently of your partner’s actions....

This article explores the misconception that a formal diagnosis is necessary to validate the harmful effects of pornography use in...

In this article, Mark and Steve, hosts of the PBSE podcast, discuss the vital role of collaboration for couples navigating porn & sex...

This transcript/article comes from Episode 249 of the PBSE podcast. Th article explores the complexities of communication in...

This transcript comes from Episode 248 of the PBSE podcast. In addressing a betrayed partner's terrible nightmare, Mark & Steve discuss...