Is The Unfaithful's Self Care Really Self Indulgence?
Are you truly practicing self-compassion… or actually slipping into self-indulgence?
In this episode of Ask The Unfaithful, James and Sam break down one of the most misunderstood parts of infidelity recovery: the razor-thin line between healthy self-care and avoidant, self-protective behaviors that harm relational repair.
We explore:
✔ The key differences between self-compassion and self-indulgence
✔ How shame loops derail accountability
✔ How "self-care language" is often used to avoid discomfort
✔ Why the betrayed instantly feels the difference
✔ The impact of emotional avoidance on safety…
The skinny
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