by Tim Martin | Sep 29, 2026 | Betrayal Trauma
One of the most frustrating experiences I hear from couples recovering from sexual betrayal sounds something like this: “I’m trying to be empathetic. I’m listening. I’m using the words I’ve learned. But my partner says I still don’t understand.” Sometimes the betrayed...
by Tim Martin | Jul 12, 2026 | Affair Recovery, Infidelity Recovery, Sex Addiction Recovery
“I just need one last conversation.” “I owe her an explanation.” “He deserves to know why I’m ending it.” “I just need closure.” I’ve heard these words countless times in my therapy office. They’re...
by Tim Martin | Jul 12, 2026 | Affair Recovery, Infidelity Recovery, Sex Addiction Recovery, Uncategorized
One of the most painful moments after an affair is when a spouse asks, “Can you promise you’ll never talk to them again?” The obvious answer is, “Yes.” And in that moment, most people genuinely mean it. But here’s what I’ve...
by Tim Martin | Jul 3, 2026 | Porn addiction, Sex Addiction Recovery
Most articles about pornography addiction focus on dopamine, accountability, or internet filters. Those things matter. But after years of working with men recovering from compulsive pornography use, I’ve come to believe that another process often goes unnoticed:...
by Tim Martin | Jun 19, 2026 | Affair Recovery, Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity Recovery
“I Trusted My Gut Before, and I Was Right” One of the most painful consequences of betrayal trauma is not simply losing trust in a partner. It is losing trust in your own judgment. Many betrayed partners tell me something like this: “People keep...
