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Feb 2021
45m 31s

My Friend is a Creep, Porn Addiction, & ...

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About this episode

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU!

Show Notes for this Episode

  • I Found out best friend was soliciting pics from minors.I went to cops but nothing has been done. How do I navigate this relationship with him?
  • My husband has hidden his porn addiction from me for over 6 years. How do we move on from here?
  • How can I let my new partner know that I feel suffocated in our relationship?
  • John's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gBUHh2HvBaLUsl54bjbJf?si=ysdemlstTy2C8TOmd6TSsA
  • Lyrics of the Day: "Fast As I Can" - Erin McKeown

tag: sexuality/intimacy, friendship, abuse, marriage, disagreement/conflict, boundaries

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