The Loving Truth Sharon Pope

If you’ve ever wondered whether your marriage (and your life) would be better if you JUST had the “right” partner… this episode is for you. This romantic idea that the “right” person is always easy to love is what’s ruining our ability to thrive within marriage! And I want to talk about it.In this episode, I’ll explain the problem with our unrealistic expectations, the reason your partner might not be “easy” to love, and why we get stuck in “the honeymoon phase.” “Compatibility is a...

How do you navigate divorce when you have a strong faith (and a strong desire for the “traditional” family)? What happens when you divorce “the nice guy” and become the villain? Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with special guests Noam Raucher & Leeron Tal, co-hosts of The Jewish Divorce Podcast, about their personal journeys through divorce, plus the different ways men & women interpret confrontation and “fighting,” why we so often feel unprepared for the reality of marriage, ...

How can he have an affair if he truly loves me? Should I tell my best friend about his betrayal? Why do men cheat (and what defines cheating)?In this episode, I’m answering these questions (and more) from real listeners who’ve recently discovered their partner’s betrayal. I cover everything from how both partners can get support to what’s required if you choose to stay together - plus the reason I think every married couple should have a conversation about betrayal (even if there hasn’t ...

Every woman I know has felt some level of shame for showing emotion… and on every end of the spectrum. Deep grief, anger, even pure joy. In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding your emotions for a healthy, intimate relationship. You’ll learn about the wide range of emotions we have access to (but why we’re only familiar with a handful), how your avoidance of emotion is keeping you stuck in indecision about your marriage, plus the two options you have when ...

“My kids are so lucky [that I] have Sharon [...] I would never have done this [so peacefully] without her.” - TaniaI have something extra special to share with you this week… Three of my long-time members from inside The Decision are sharing their real-life stories from the other side of divorce.Charles, Rachel, and Tania have been part of my membership program for more than three years, and together we have an important conversation about the opportunity for personal growth after an affair, ...

Love is pain… and if you don’t want to feel pain, you should just give up on love, right? In this episode, I’ll explain where this line of thinking comes from and what happens when our expectations of love and marriage don’t match the reality.I’ll walk you through the ways that I’ve learned to think about love and marriage relationships, answer the question, “Does the ‘perfect’ soulmate partner exist?” and tell you what to give up on - instead of love.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:0:...