#312 - How We “Ruined” Marriages by Giving Women Standards

Have an episode suggestion? Text us!Some people think our podcast is dangerous because it gives women standards, challenges unhealthy relationships, and forces hard conversations to happen.In this episode, Matt responds to criticism that TWFO “ruins marriages” by making spouses more aware of manipulation, dishonesty, emotional abuse, and the reality of what they are living with.He talks about why honesty, accountability, transparency, and emotional safety are not dangerous, even if they disrupt the version of the relationship someone was benefiting from. He also discusses why some people become angry when their spouse stops tolerating what they used to accept, and why recovery is about far more than sobriety.Matt also makes it clear that we do not want people weaponizing our content, throwing clips in their partner’s face, or using recovery language to become cruel, self-righteous, or impossible to please. That is not what we are about.We challenge both people to grow. Everyone has work to do. But if you are the person who caused the majority of the damage through addiction, lying, manipulation, or chaos, you have more work to do in the beginning. That is not a judgment. It is a fact.Stop asking what you are going to get in return before you do the work. Safety comes first. Trust comes later.If you have ever felt like your partner changed after listening to this show, this episode is for you. Sometimes the relationship is not getting worse. Sometimes people are just finally seeing it clearly.Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages!On the web:www.twfo.comSupport the Show:Buy Us a Coffee!Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.comSoberlink Device:www.soberlink.com/wheelsCheck out our blog:https://twfo.com/blogFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@twfo_coupleFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCoupleFollow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_coupleFind Taylor Counseling Group:https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation:Donate Here