Episode Description
Stinking Thinking is more than just negative self-talk—it’s the distorted, automatic thought patterns that block empathy, sabotage trust, and keep both the unfaithful and the betrayed partner stuck in cycles of pain.
In this episode of Ask The Unfaithful, we unpack how “stinking thinking” shows up after infidelity:
• The 5 categories of distorted thoughts
• How these toxic beliefs re-traumatize the betrayed partner
• The devastating psychological effects on the unfaithful
• Why distorted thinking erodes the relationship and prevents repair
• Practical tools to challenge, reality-check, and rewire stinking thinking for true relational healing
💡 Understanding and addressing stinking thinking is critical to emotional sobriety and lasting relational recovery.
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