Sex and the Psyche

S4E20: The Affair Isn't the End - Part 1: Why Most Marriages Can Be Saved

May 6, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Dr. Jenni and Daniel sit down with Michele Weiner-Davis — internationally renowned marriage therapist, bestselling author, and creator of the Divorce Busting method — for a conversation about what most therapists won't tell you: that many marriages assumed to be over are actually salvageable, and that infidelity, while devastating, is rarely the real ending.Michele shares the personal story behind her solution-focused approach, including how her own mother's divorce shaped her commitment to helping couples find another way. Michele, Jenni, and Daniel dig into the questions betrayed partners feel compelled to ask — and which ones quietly keep the pain alive longer than it needs to. They explore the unfaithful partner's essential role in repair, why "just communicate" isn't enough, and what real healing actually requires from both people in the room.This is a conversation for anyone who has wondered if their relationship can come back from something hard — and for anyone who has been told it can’t. Links:  Michele@divorcebusting.com2-day intensive InformationAudiobook:  Healing from InfidelityWebsite: DivorceBusting.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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