169: Two Things Can Be True at Once

Relationships are rarely simple and binary thinking—believing things are either right or wrong—can harm your marriage. Human beings are complex, and so are our needs, desires, and perspectives. You can love your partner deeply and still recognize that the relationship isn’t meeting your needs. You can set boundaries and still be a kind, loving person. You can enjoy your sexuality, assert yourself, and hold yourself in high regard even when mistakes happen. Embracing nuance helps you make clearer decisions, connect more authentically, and stop falling into the trap of “good guy stay, bad guy leave.” Two truths can coexist, and understanding that opens the door to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. ➡️ Listen to the Full Episode: https://sharonpope.com/podcast/episod... ➡️ What You’ll Learn In This Episode: 7:16 - Binary thinking is driven by our need to be right 10:07 - Either/or thinking limits your ability to change your mind 11:00 - Labels are limiting and lead to fear 14:42 - Your partner can be a good person AND have terrible behavior 18:41 - You can love your partner and still choose to leave them ➡️ Featured On The Show: • Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage? Book a Truth & Clarity Session https://clarityformymarriage.com/t-c-... • If you have a suggestion for a future episode or a question you’d like me to answer on the show, email us. ➡️ Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to The Loving Truth Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Djigxp... ** Hi, I'm Sharon Pope. I help women struggling in disconnected marriages get the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their marriage or move forward without regret. If you’d like to explore whether or not there’s a fit for us to work together to get the clarity you need, go to http://www.ClarityForMyMarriage.com 🫶 FREE COURSE: https://sharonpopefreetraining.com/fr... 🎙️ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📖 BOOK - STAY OR GO: http://www.SharonPopeBook.com ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSharonPope 📧 EMAIL: support@SharonPope.com 🏠 WEBSITE: https://www.sharonpope.com/ 📍 INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIKTOK: @sharonpopecoach 🖱️ BLOG: http://www.sharonpope.com/blog ***** Sharon is a certified Master Life Coach and a seven-time International Best-Selling Author on love and relationships. She has been published dozens of times, including in the New York Times, has 300+ blog posts and 300+ YouTube videos.