Beyond the Betrayal: When the Affair is Not Your Fault

About this episode

In this episode, Britta Jo and her partner Joe discuss the complexities of infidelity and the impact of betrayal on self-worth.

Episode 105: This week, I am opening up a conversation that I know is heavy, nuanced, and for many of you, deeply triggering. I’m reopening the topic of affairs, but from a vantage point I haven’t fully explored on this podcast before. To help me navigate this, I’ve brought on a very special guest: my partner, Joe. For a long time, I’ve spoken about affairs through the lens of what Joe describes in this episode as the “Deserted Island”—the experience of a partner so starved for connection and...

People in this episode

Host: Britta Jo

Guest: Joe

Topics covered

• affairs
• betrayal
• marriage
• self-worth
• trauma
• relationships

Keywords

• affairs
• betrayal
• marriage
• self-worth
• infidelity
• trauma
• relationships

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