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Why The Affair Partner Doesn't Actually Matter
Relationship Radio: Marriage, Sex, Limerence & Avoiding Divorce
Chapters
0:00
Confession And Misplaced Focus
1:05
It’s Not About You Or Them
3:16
Comparison Trap And Costly Overcompensation
5:38
PIES Done Right: Intrinsic Motivation
8:24
Avoidance Motives And Self-Esteem
10:21
Why Competing Won’t Bring Them Back
12:11
Stop Targeting The Affair Partner
13:39
Caller Mary: Boundaries And Reconciliation Steps
18:46
Caller Will: Limerence Labels Versus Showing Up Safe
22:43
Motivational Minute: ABCs And CAKE
24:04
Caller Leslie: Control, Consistency, And Time
28:01
Caller Anna: Forgiveness, Guilt, And Gentle Questions
32:04
Coffee Grounds: A Structured Path To Reconcile
35:19
Deep Dive Invite: Modern Limerence Insights
39:04
Caller Tracy: Roommates, Hope, And Next Steps
43:34
Closing: Hope And Seminar Reminder
Relationship Radio: Marriage, Sex, Limerence & Avoiding Divorce
Why The Affair Partner Doesn't Actually Matter
Feb 04, 2026
Dr. Joe Beam & Kimberly Beam Holmes: Experts in Fixing Marriages & Saving Relationships
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In today's Marriage Helper LIVE, Dr. Joe and Dr. Kimberly explain why focusing on the affair partner doesn't actually matter, and take live questions from callers. This show also features segments from Micheal Felker and Nathan Grounds.
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