2715: 3 Betrayals That Ruin Relationships (That Aren’t Infidelity) by Kyle Benson of Gottman on Trust and Intimacy

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Episode 2715:

Kyle Benson highlights three subtle yet destructive betrayals, emotional cheating, conditional love, and emotional withdrawal, that often go unrecognized in committed relationships. By exploring how everyday disloyalties erode trust and intimacy, he offers couples practical steps to rebuild connection and commitment before deeper damage takes hold.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-betrayals-ruin-relationships-arent-infidelity/

Quotes to ponder:

"Anything that violates a committed relationship’s contract of mutual trust, respect, and protection can be disastrous."

"Couples that unconditionally love each other live by the motto, 'baby, when you hurt, the world stops and I listen.'"

"Emotional withdrawal sets in when bids are ignored."

Episode references:

What Makes Love Last?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Love-Last-Betrayal/dp/1451608489
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