How Is Sobriety From Intimacy Anorexia Going?How Is Sobriety From Intimacy Anorexia Going?
The Recovery Lifestyle™
In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, our hosts Chris Decker and John Rizzi share their progress towards recovering from intimacy anorexia. The journey towards self-improvement is never easy, and setbacks can happen. What matters most is that we keep pressing forward, and that we continue to work on being better spouses and people, in general. HIGHLIGHTS Choose to be authentic instead of giving out a lame excuse Take a few minutes to carve out some reflection time Stop trying to change your spouse or blame yourself The truth about intimacy anorexia Let your spouse know that you appreciate them more QUOTES John's thoughts on assigning blame and trying to change his wife: "I can't change her. When am I ever going to learn that? I've been married almost 26 years and I still haven't learned that I can't change my wife. I can only change myself and pray for her. And that's what I need to do more consistently." Chris on the main reason of his being intimacy anorexic: "I think of intimacy anorexia as like, if I love my wife and I'm the opposite of intimacy anorexic, what am I afraid is gonna happen? I'm afraid actually of exposure to true love. I'm afraid of truly baring my soul and trusting and loving for fear of getting hurt." Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
22:31•5 Oct 2022
Breaking Free from Intimacy Anorexia: Chris and John's Journey
“For me, you know the thing that I need to do the most, and remember we talked a lot about accountability when it came to blame. Change on her so that I can blame, so that I don't have to change myself. How about you on blame, any stories to tell? It was shifting blame to other things versus taking personal accountability.”
Imagine struggling to connect deeply with your spouse, feeling trapped in a cycle of emotional distance. In this episode of 'The Recovery Lifestyle', hosts Chris Decker and John Rizzi open up about their personal battles with intimacy anorexia and their ongoing efforts to overcome it. They dive into the challenges of maintaining authenticity in relationships and the importance of taking personal responsibility instead of shifting blame.
Through candid discussions, they reveal how carving out reflection time can help combat the chaos of daily life and bring clarity to what truly matters. Chris and John don't shy away from the tough topics, like the damaging effects of withholding love and attention from their spouses. They share raw insights into their struggles with trust and fear of vulnerability, offering listeners a chance to relate and reflect on their own experiences.
The episode wraps up with a heartfelt prayer aimed at removing the character defects associated with intimacy anorexia. This conversation is a blend of honesty, hope, and practical advice, perfect for anyone on a journey of self-improvement and recovery.
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