When Love Hurts: Navigating Intimacy & Chronic Pain | The Dating Files

The Dating Files: Dating, Breakups, Love & Relationships · Oct 18, 2026 · 9m · transcript

This episode of The Dating Files explores the profound emotional and physical challenges of maintaining intimacy when one partner suffers from chronic pain. Host June Anderson, drawing on her background in behavioral research, dissects the 'invisible illness' dynamic that often leaves both partners feeling isolated, misunderstood, and trapped behind a wall of unspoken fear. If you are navigating a relationship where pain dictates your ability to connect, this episode provides a compassionate roadmap for breaking the cycle of withdrawal and guilt. It is designed for individuals with chronic…