Ask the Unfaithful

Episode 42: How Excessive Self-Protection by the Unfaithful is Toxic After Infidelity is Discovered


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"Imagine building a fortress so strong that not even you can leave it."

In our quest as unfaithful to protect ourselves from pain, rejection, or failure, we sometimes build walls so high that they don't just keep harm out—they keep life out, AND our betrayed partners. While self-protection is a natural and often necessary response to past hurt, excessive self-protection can quietly sabotage connection, growth, and authenticity.  It can also further complicate the healing process a couple must go through to save their relationship or themselves.  

While some self protection is healthy and strong, too much of it can create a prison that prevents our loved ones from accessing our best, highest and adult self.  When this unfolds, we're left to our own survival tactics that probably created the infidelity in the first place.   

But, it doesn't have to be that way.  We invite you to take a journey with us to discover whether or not you or your partner are utilizing toxic self protection.  

To Healing... James and Sam

 

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