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Apr 2022
32m 19s

How Affairs Happen

XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis
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On this special episode, Dave and Ashely interview their good friends Travis and Josie Pittman. The Pittmans share their journey of healing through the aftermath of a sexual affair. Their story gives important insights to help couples understand how affairs happen, to learn how to prevent affairs and to understand the path to healing once infidelity has take ... Show More
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