Answering Porn Recovery FAQ: Recovering Spouse | Ep. 650

If porn has damaged your marriage, healing is possible. And you are not alone…This is unfortunately a common issue we hear from couples about. So today on the podcast, we’re answering listener questions about healing and recovery from pornography in marriage. We’ll talk about the need for forgiveness, what to do when a spouse cannot forgive and move on, how to rebuild trust, and practical strategies to combat temptation. 

Listen for practical ways to engage in healing and recovery for you and your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• What to do if a spouse can’t forgive past porn use 

• How to make a plan for dealing with temptation.

• Necessary steps in the trust-rebuilding process 

• Help to understand the impact on a wife’s self-image 

• How shame and isolation impact recovery

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Couples Conversation Guide: 

Main takeaway:  Porn use can really damage the trust in marriage, but recovery is possible. Learn how and do what it takes to rebuild trust and does not 

Questions to Discuss: 

1. What are the areas of vulnerability in your marriage? 

2. How can you make a plan to protect your marriage where you need it most? 

3. Is there anything you need to come clean about with your spouse? Do it today. 

QUOTES 

• “The things a spouse needs to do for recovery are good for them AND good for the marriage. It really works together.” Lindsay Few 

• “Most men I talk to have no idea how devastating their p*rn use was for their wife.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “It’s so important to have a plan in place.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “Remember that temptation itself is not sin. It’s what you do once you are tempted.”  - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “You can use temptation as a red flag to drive you toward things that are good for you.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  

• “God doesn’t want us stuck in shame, but the enemy sure does.” - Lindsay Few 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

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• We mentioned this episode with Matt Cline 

• Other helpful episodes: How to Regain Trust With Your Spouse After Porn | Ep. 561

• How to Rebuild Intimacy With Your Spouse After Porn | Ep. 562

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