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“Men will Just be Men—Live with it?” REALLY?!

This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com In this episode of the PBSE...

Aug 19, 202421 min read

How Can I Support my Partner (who I Betrayed) so She Can Enjoy Life Again?

This article and podcast were originally posted on the website dedicated to our podcast, pbsepodcast.com In this powerful and emotional...

Aug 12, 202410 min read

What are the differences and similarities between male and female betrayal-traumatized partners?

In Episode 240, Mark and Steve address an important issue submitted by a male betrayed partner. Here's his submission— How do male...

Aug 6, 20241 min read

A Close Friend Matches My Addict Husband’s Past “Porn/Fantasy” Woman. I’m Triggered Whenever I’m Around Her! What Can I Do?!

This episode, # 239, is in response to a very common and very painful, frustrating and limiting situation submitted by the betrayerd...

Jul 30, 20243 min read

For an Addict Seeking to Overcome “Public Scanning,” is the “3-Second Rule” Harmful or Helpful?

Episode 238 comes in response to a request from a long-time PBSE listener. Here's her submission— Can you talk about the "3 second rule"...

Jul 23, 20242 min read

My Addict Partner was Doing Well in Recovery. Then the Lies Started Again. I’m Shattered! How do I Come Back from This?!

In this Episode 237, Mark and Steve get passionate in responding to the heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener. Here's what she shared—...

Jul 16, 20244 min read

Why is Knowledge of Horrific Abuse in the Porn Industry NOT Enough to Make Men Quit Their Porn Habit?

In this episode, # 236, the betrayed partner of a porn addict writes a very raw and vulnerable message to PBSE with some deeply poignant,...

Jul 9, 20243 min read

I’ve Disclosed my Sexual Addiction history to my partner—now what? How do I best support her going forward?

In Episode 235, a PBSE listener writes in to ask Mark & Steve for guidance on how to best support his partner going forward. The couple...

Jul 2, 20242 min read

HOW Does an Addict Get to Real, Lasting SEXUAL & EMOTIONAL Sobriety & Recovery?

Episode 234 comes in response to TWO situations/questions sent to PBSE by porn/sex addicts in recovery. Here’s a brief overview of each—...

Jun 25, 20242 min read

What’s the Point in Staying with a Porn/Sex Addict? What’s in it for the Betrayed Partner?

In Episode 233, Mark & Steve respond to a very heart-felt submission from a betrayed partner, who asks some very hard questions about her...

Jun 18, 20242 min read

The PBSE/Dare to Connect Approach vs 12-Step Support Groups

In PBSE Episode 232, Mark & Steve respond to a listener's experience and questions with regard to the approach to Betrayal Trauma healing...

Jun 11, 20242 min read

Because He’s a Sex Addict—even in Real Recovery—I will still Never Be Enough For Him! How do I Cope with That?!

Episode 231 comes in response to a very raw and real submission by a PBSE listener who is the partner of a sex addict. Here's what she...

Jun 4, 20242 min read

What Does “Real Restitution” for Serious Betrayal in a Relationship Look Like?

In Episode 230, the betrayed parter of a porn/sex addict submitted her situation and some questions to PBSE surrounding the CRITICAL...

May 28, 20242 min read

Do I Have to Accept that my Addict Partner, even in Successful Recovery, could Betray Me Again?!

In Episode 229, Mark & Steve answer some very TOUGH questions asked by a partner seeking to heal from the betrayal trauma caused by her...

May 21, 20242 min read

As a Partner, I’m Falling and Drowning—HOW DO I STOP! How do I TAKE BACK MY POWER?!

In Episode 228, Mark & Steve get SUPER passionate talking to the partners of porn/sex addicts! Over the past several weeks, PBSE has...

May 14, 20241 min read

I Need My Sex Addict Partner be “all-in” with Recovery, and to Stop Throwing Me Under the Bus with Family & Friends!

In Episode 227, Mark & Steve respond to an amazing submission from a PBSE listener who is facing an incredibly hard, overwhelming and...

May 7, 20243 min read

How Can I Share my Authentic Feelings when my Addict Partner Reacts with Depression, Anxiety and/or Shame?

In Episode 226, a PBSE listener asks a very common question about her interactions with her porn/sex addicted partner: Hello, I just...

Apr 30, 20243 min read

Can Porn/Sex Addicts be Habitual Liars—even about Small Stuff—and How Can They Stop?

Episode 225 comes from a heart-felt submission by the partner of a porn/sex addict. She reports that he is in solid, serious recovery,...

Apr 23, 20242 min read

Are My Sexual Behaviors a Problem?

And finally, this is the other original PBSE Podcast that was missing from our PBSE Podcast Blog—Episode 9: When it comes to sexual...

Apr 20, 20241 min read

What is Betrayal Trauma—Part Three—Setting Sexual Boundaries

This is our original PBSE Podcast Episode 5 that has been missing from the PBSE Podcast blog— In order for a porn addict to move into...