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Podcast: After the Affair
Episode: 115. Staying for the Kids: Parenting After Betrayal
Description: Staying for the kids" is a phrase loaded with expectation and sacrifice. But is staying in a relationship after betrayal truly the noble choice? Or could it be teaching your children lessons about love, self-worth, and authenticity that you never intended?
In this episode of After the Affair, we explore:
The societal mantra of “staying for the kids” and why it’s not always the best path.
The hidden costs of staying in an inauthentic relationship.
How children absorb lessons about love and self-worth from their parents’ actions, not just their words.
The long-term impact of prioriti...