The Masks We Wear: How Pretending Destroys Trust in Relationships

Send a textWe all wear masks. But when pretending becomes a pattern, it kills trust. In this episode, Jim, Teresa and special guest Ellie Mariyo unpack how emotional masks form, why people fake peace instead of facing pain, and how couples can rebuild real connection through honesty, vulnerability, and grace.🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights.👇 CONNECT WITH J & T YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriagewithJimandTeresa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagewithjimandteresaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/X: https://x.com/mwjtpodcastThreads: https://www.threads.com/@marriagewithjimandteresaWebsite: http://marriagewithjimandteresa.com/ 📖 GET YOUR FREE EBOOK - https://tinyurl.com/mwjt-freebie ABOUT MWJTJim & Teresa have been married for 40+ years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.