154 What is direct hurt versus indirect hurt? And why does it matter?
From Two Therapists Talking by David Thompson & Sherie Christensen
February 23, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 154
About this episode
David and Sherie discuss the differences between direct and indirect hurt in relationships and their implications.
David & Sherie talk about direct hurt versus indirect hurt, what those are, and why they matter. In relationships, intention and motive matter a lot! We still need to address and change hurtful behavior, but we don't want to make hurtful behavior more hurtful by how we interpret it, making reconciliation even more difficult. Listen to learn more!
People in this episode
Hosts: David Thompson, Sherie Christensen
Topics covered
- direct hurt
- indirect hurt
- relationships
- intention
- motive
- hurtful behavior
- reconciliation
Keywords
- direct hurt
- indirect hurt
- relationships
- hurtful behavior
- reconciliation
- intention
- motive
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