Choosing to Stay

#128- Acceptance vs. Resignation When Choosing to Stay


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When couples stay together after betrayal, there’s a difference between acceptance and resignation. Acceptance leads to hope and healing; resignation leads to disconnection and despair. In this episode

  • What acceptance vs. resignation really looks like
  • How it shows up for both the betrayed and betraying partner
  • Key questions to help you discern where you are
  • Practical steps to move from resignation into true acceptance

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