Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity? How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair.

Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity? How to Rebuild Trust After an Affair.

August 24, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 505

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The episode discusses the possibility of rebuilding trust and intimacy in relationships after infidelity.

Can a relationship survive infidelity, and can trust and sexual intimacy return after an affair? Dr. Nazanin Moali speaks with couples therapist and sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson, author of Wanting Sex Again, about why people cheat, how attachment patterns affect desire and betrayal, and what couples need to heal. Learn how to repair attachment wounds, practice meaningful forgiveness, and rebuild emotional safety, trust, and connection. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Host: Dr. Nazanin Moali

Guest: Dr. Laurie Watson

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