About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of broken trust in relationships, focusing on a specific incident between Rachel and Mike.

Think about a time you caught your partner withholding the truth. If you've been there, you know the actual lie is only half the battle; the other half is the agonizing feeling of thinking you might be going crazy. Today, we tackle one of the most difficult hurdles in any relationship: broken trust. Recently, Rachel's intuition flared up over a situation, and she pressed Mike for the truth, which he withheld. We map out the exact anatomy of this lie, discovering that Mike isn't a malicious deceiver, but a terrified partner who uses omission as the ultimate escape hatch when his fear of failing Rachel becomes unbearable. Witness the powerful shift when Mike finally takes accountability, and Rachel is hit with a flood of relief as she realizes she wasn't crazy to trust her own gut. As always, we want to hear from you. Send your questions, your breakthroughs, or a voice note to support@thesecurerelationship.com , and please leave us a five-star rating on Spotify or Apple! Follow Julie Menanno on social media @thesecurerelationship. For weekly homework assignments visit our website: The Secure Relationship Podcast Take Julie's Anxious Attachment Course: Anxious Attachment: Self-Work…

People in this episode

Host: Julie Menanno

Topics covered

• trust
• relationships
• communication
• emotional health
• deception

Keywords

• trust
• relationships
• deception
• communication
• emotional health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Secure Relationship Podcast

Products: Anxious Attachment: Self-Work Course, Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime

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