Can a Marriage Survive Porn Addiction?
From Consider Before Consuming by Fight the New Drug
February 18, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 158
About this episode
Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith discuss the impact of porn addiction on marriage and the journey of recovery.
Matthew Raabsmith is a certified professional coach and relationship specialist, and Joanna Raabsmith is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in trauma and betrayal recovery. Together, they co-lead The Raabsmith Team and help couples rebuild connection after addiction and relational pain. After pornography addiction and secrecy deeply impacted their marriage, Matthew and Joanna began a recovery journey that transformed both their individual lives and their relationship. In this episode, they share what porn addiction actually did to their emotional intimacy, how betrayal trauma affected Joanna’s sense of safety and identity, and why stopping porn was only the beginning of healing. They address questions many couples quietly wrestle with: What does pornography do to a marriage over time? Can a relationship survive porn addiction? What is betrayal trauma, and why does it feel so devastating? Matthew and Joanna explain why honesty must come before trust, why rushing forgiveness can create more harm, and what sustainable recovery really looks like for both partners. Whether you’re navigating betrayal, struggling with porn use, or hoping to build a healthier…
People in this episode
Guests: Matthew Raabsmith, Joanna Raabsmith
Topics covered
- porn addiction
- marriage
- betrayal trauma
- emotional intimacy
- recovery
Keywords
- honesty
- trust
- relationship specialist
- licensed marriage and family therapist
- trauma recovery
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Relay
Books & works: Our Experience on Porn Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Podcast, Consider Before Consuming
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