I Have Trust Issues: Dealing with Mental Illness & Repeated Infidelity (with Amanda and Tim)

Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast

Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC and Creator of TrueLoveDates.com

Self-improvement, Relationships, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Society & Culture

4.9 • 757 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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What happens when mental health struggles impact your relationship? On this final of couples therapy, I’m joined by Amanda and Tim. Tim has found himself struggling with trust issues, because of the difficult journey they have been on over the past few years. Amanda has struggled with infidelity in their relationship, but underneath the surface of it all she had been battling bipolar disorder. The ups and downs of their relationship have correlated to her mental health, and they have found themselves struggling to know how to move forward. this conversation is so important, because too many people failed to address the underlying mental health issues that may be having a significant impact on a relationship!! In order for the marriage to heal, the mental illness has to be healed and addressed. Today we talked through what that looks like… and steps for them moving forward. Tune into this important couples therapy session!!! Additional Ways To Listen: iHEART RADIO Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast Extras: The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY! DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, bestselling author, relationship expert, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She’s written six books including Choosing Marriage,True Love Dates, Love In Every Season,Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, and RESET. She’s also the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast (formerly the Love + Relationships Podcast) where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter or book an online session with her or someone from her team today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.9	There's been some emotional infidelity that may have gone too far because of that i have
0:41.0	really bad trust issues now that personnel that's constantly looking over seeing what she's doing
0:48.7	on the phone just there's just a lack of trust on my end with her now and and that's something that I just really need to heal upon to, especially now with a new baby coming in.
0:59.8	You know, we want this to be as healthy as possible now, and it's just something that I really need to work on.
1:06.7	Just I forgive her, but there's still that hurt that's there.
1:15.5	Yeah. Just I forgive her, but there's still that hurt that's there. Are you ready to talk to me?
1:17.8	My name is Deborah Felata and I'm a licensed professional counselor, national speaker, and author.
1:23.9	Through my blog, books, and podcast, I have the privilege of helping millions of people get
1:28.8	healthy mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
1:33.2	The purpose of this podcast is to have on-air, authentic, counseling-style sessions where we
1:39.9	talk about how people are really doing and give my guests and callers an opportunity to talk to
1:45.8	me as a licensed professional counselor. Each of these episodes is meant to show you that we are all
1:52.2	on the journey of healing, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and relationally, together. None of us
1:59.9	are immune to the challenges and struggles of life,
2:03.6	but we don't have to walk this path alone. I'm so proud and honored to be having these
2:09.8	conversations with men and women who are courageously paving the way for open and honest
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