EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 26 MIN
Better Conversations In Troubled Times
from The Affair Recovery Room · host Tim Tedder
Tim talks with couples therapist and communication expert Raffi Bilek about what healthy communication really looks like after infidelity. They explore the crucial shift that must occur when trust is broken. Raffi outlines practical tools couples can begin using immediately, including separating “exploration” conversations from “resolution” conversations and taking intentional turns speaking and listening. They also discuss self-regulation, validation, curiosity, and how to handle the involved partner’s guilt and shame without derailing the hurt partner’s healing. This conversation offers both structure and hope for couples willing to do the slow, steady work of rebuilding connection.LINKS and EXTRASEpisoded Page: https://www.affairhealing.com/podcasts/046Raffi Bilek Book & Info: thecommunicationbook.comNeed personal help? Schedule a Session with one of our coaches.
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After betrayal, communication often feels impossible. In this episode, Tim is joined by couples therapist Raffi Bilick to break down what actually works. They discuss why the involved partner must prioritize listening and validation over defensiveness, how separating conversations into “exploration” and “resolution” can prevent repeated arguments, and why self-regulation and curiosity are essential for rebuilding trust. Raffi shares practical tools couples can start using right away, along with insight into managing guilt, anger, and repeated conversations in early recovery. If you’re navigating the aftermath of infidelity and want a clearer path forward, this episode provides both structure and encouragement.
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