Why Do I Push My Spouse Away After Infidelity? (The Trauma Response No One Talks About) | E326

Why do I push my spouse away after infidelity—even when I want connection? If you feel stuck in a push-pull cycle after betrayal, this episode will explain why. After infidelity, many betrayed spouses experience a confusing pattern: longing for closeness but instinctively pulling away. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the neuroscience behind avoidance as a trauma response, explaining how your brain is trying to protect you—not sabotage your marriage. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why avoidance is a normal trauma response after betrayal ✔️ What’s happening in your brain and nervous system ✔️ The difference between guarding your heart and shutting down ✔️ How to begin rebuilding connection safely This episode integrates biblical truth with trauma-informed neuroscience to help you move from protection to healing. 👉 Ready to rebuild safety and connection in your marriage? Learn more about Marriage Redesigned™ today. :: NEXT STEPS: MARRIAGE REDESIGNED PROGRAM  Schedule your MARRIAGE REDESIGNED FREE CONSULT  7 PILLARS OF HEALING FROM BETRAYAL TRAUMA Join our Beauty Beyond Betrayal Sisterhood:   Healing from an affair: Heartbreak Recovery for Christian Women Grab your Free Ebook:   Broken Vows: Begin healing from the devastation of betrayal Email:   [email protected] WEBSITE:  www.lisalimehouse.com Got a question you want answered?  ASK HERE