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04/13/2026

Why Women Stay in Dysfunctional Marriages (Addiction, Affairs & Emotional Neglect)

Being married to someone struggling with s*x addiction, intimacy anorexia, or repeated infidelity can leave you feeling exhausted, confused, and deeply alone. Many women find themselves holding onto hope, believing promises that things will change—yet the behavior never does. In this insightful clip, Dr. Doug Weiss and Carla Shellis from the Really Feminine Podcast talk about why many women stay in dysfunctional relationships and the difficult questions that arise when a husband refuses to pursue real recovery.

One of the most important principles in evaluating your relationship is believing behavior over words. Real change requires real action. If your spouse is not actively pursuing recovery, accountability, or healing, the relationship can begin to feel like you are married to someone who is emotionally unavailable or married to themselves.

This conversation also explores the deeper reasons many women remain in painful relationships—fear, financial stability, or uncertainty about what comes next. Healing often begins when you honestly face the truth about why you are staying. As difficult as that process can be, truth brings clarity, and clarity brings freedom.

At Heart to Heart Counseling Center, our therapists understand the pain of betrayal and provide compassionate, structured guidance for healing and recovery. Call 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@xc.org to start your healing journey.

For the Why Do I Stay video, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/why-do-i-stay-video-download/

Check out our partner materials here:
Partners - Healing from His Addiction Book: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partners-healing-book/
Partners Recovery Guide workbook: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partners-recovery-guide/
Beyond Love 12 Steps workbook: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/beyond-love-guide/
Unstuck Video Download: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/unstuck-video-download/

Visit our Partner Betrayal Trauma website for more resources on this topic: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/

For information and resources for s*x addiction, check out https://www.s*xaddict.com/

Learn more about Intimacy Anorexia, click here: https://intimacyanorexia.com/

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NOMINATE HEART TO HEART COUNSELING CENTER FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS!FOX21 SOCO CW’s Southern Colorado’s Best of th...
04/10/2026

NOMINATE HEART TO HEART COUNSELING CENTER FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS!

FOX21 SOCO CW’s Southern Colorado’s Best of the Best Awards has opened a Behavioral Health category, and Heart to Heart Counseling Center has been selected for nominations! We are excited to ask for your nomination this year for the Behavioral Health category for Southern Colorado Springs.

How to nominate:

1. Go to https://www.fox21news.com/contests/southern-colorados-best-of-the-best-2026/ #/gallery?group=544391
2. Scroll down to the "Family & Health" section, go to the "Behavioral Health" category and write in "Heart to Heart Counseling Center" for a nomination
3. Fill out the necessary fields to register and submit your nomination. You may cast one nomination per category.

Tip: Be specific (include the location of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs).
The Top 5 businesses will advance to voting (July 10–30).

Nominations end April 30th.
Thank you for your support!

04/09/2026

Why It Feels Like Your Spouse Is Married to Themself (Married and Alone)

Many people are married but still feel completely alone. Your spouse may seem too busy for you, emotionally distant, or uninterested in connecting. Your needs feel like an inconvenience, and attempts to get close are met with blame, silence, or rejection. Over time, it can feel like your spouse is married to themselves instead of to you.

Psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss has seen this painful pattern again and again with thousands of couples that he has counseled. In many cases, the root issue is Intimacy Anorexia, the active withholding of emotional, spiritual, and s*xual intimacy from a spouse.

If your partner consistently withholds love, avoids connection, stays busy, blames you for problems, or withholds s*x and affection, you may be dealing with intimacy anorexia. What makes this especially painful is that others often see your spouse as wonderful, while you live with the rejection and loneliness behind closed doors.

If you feel like you’re doing everything you can to get close while your spouse continually pulls away, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Our therapists here at Heart To Heart Counseling Center are dedicated to helping you and your spouse heal from the impact of intimacy anorexia in your relationship. Contact us at 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@oxc.org to get started today.

Find an intimacy anorexia therapist in your area here: https://aasat.org/find-therapist/

To learn more about the pain for love concept, get the video download here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/pain-for-love-video-download/

Discover more about the differences between narcissism and intimacy anorexia with our resources here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/narcissism-s*x-addiction-intimacy-anorexia-dvd-download/

Check out our other Married & Alone materials here:
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/married-alone-ebook/
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/married-alone-video-download/

04/06/2026

Addictions & Emotional Triggers (Why You Relapse and How to Break the Cycle)

Addictions often rob people of maturity and emotional development. When difficult emotions arise—stress, loneliness, anger, or shame—many people turn to addictive behaviors as a way to cope. Even when they truly wants to stop, those emotional triggers can keep pulling them back into the cycle of relapse.

Discover why addicts struggle to manage their emotions and how emotional triggers fuel addictive behaviors. Drawing from more than 30 years of counseling individuals and couples, Dr. Doug Weiss walks through several common emotional triggers that often lead people to fall back into addiction.

More importantly, he shares practical insights on how to recognize, manage, and overcome emotional triggers so that they can no longer control your decisions. You are not powerless over your emotions. With the right tools, you can learn to drive your emotional car instead of being driven by triggers—and begin building a life free from addiction.

For counseling and support, contact Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@xc.org to connect with a certified therapist who can help you start your healing journey. For accelerated recovery, book a 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive to get a lot of specialized help in a short amount of time.

For information and resources on s*x addiction, check out https://www.s*xaddict.com/

To learn more about managing your emotions, get the Emotional Fitness book here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/emotional-fitness-book/

If you're struggling with s*x addiction, check out the following resources:
Final Freedom book: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/s*x-addiction-2/
101 Freedom Exercises workbook: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/101-freedom-exercises-for-s*x-addiction/

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On this Easter Sunday, we remember the ultimate act of love that brings healing, restoration, and new life. Because He l...
04/05/2026

On this Easter Sunday, we remember the ultimate act of love that brings healing, restoration, and new life. Because He lives, there is hope for what feels broken, all fear is gone, we have strength for what feels overwhelming, and there is redemption for every story.

May this day fill your heart with hope and joy, and may the love of God shine upon you always.

He is risen indeed. Happy Easter from all of us at Heart to Heart Counseling Center!

If Disney princesses had a therapist...
04/02/2026

If Disney princesses had a therapist...

04/02/2026

Betrayal Trauma and Grief (Navigating the Process of Grief After Relationship Betrayal)

If you’ve experienced betrayal in a relationship, especially due to infidelity, the pain and the trauma is huge. It shatters your sense of self, the relationship, and your life. In this video, Dr. Doug Weiss shares his expertise to compassionately validate the pain of betrayal trauma that you've experienced and walks through the stages of grief in healing from the betrayal.

Many betrayed partners feel overwhelmed by the emotional turmoil of betrayal. However, by learning how to properly navigate their way forward, they can achieve emotional stability and recovery. You’ll discover obstacles that can hinder the grieving process, like ignoring your feelings, medicating your pain, and fixating on false meanings or beliefs.

You are not responsible for someone else’s decision to betray you. Their actions were their choice. Healing is your choice. For help and support in healing from betrayal trauma, contact our office at 719-278-3708 to schedule an appointment with a certified therapist in this area, or join a support group.

For accelerated recovery, book a 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive to get a lot of specialized help in a short amount of time.

Check out our betrayed partner healing materials here:
Partner Betrayal Trauma book: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-ebook/
The Betrayed Man video download: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/the-betrayed-man-video-download-2/

Download the Unstuck video here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/unstuck-video-download/

Get the “Calming the Storm of Anger” video series here: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/calming-the-storm-of-anger-video-download/

Visit our Partner Betrayal Trauma website for more resources on this topic: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/

Phone Groups: https://www.drdougweiss.com/groups/
Free Facebook Groups: https://www.drdougweiss.com/facebook-groups/

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! Men…Are you still looking for the right support group to help you stay accountable and encourag...
04/01/2026

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Men…Are you still looking for the right support group to help you stay accountable and encouraged in your s*xual recovery or intimacy anorexia healing journey?

In the month of April, Chase Cocking LPCC is offering a FREE phone support group Monday evenings specifically designed to help men tackle s*xual addiction and intimacy anorexia. Join other men who get it, and start moving forward toward lasting recovery.

📌 BONUS: As an added bonus, members of the Monday group will receive complimentary access to Chase's Psychoeducational Lecture and Q&A Group, where he covers essential topics in healing from s*xual addiction and intimacy anorexia.

Interested or have questions? Email fireforgedcoaching@gmail.com for more details.

We have openings this week for individuals struggling with s*xual addiction. Available on a first come, first serve basi...
03/31/2026

We have openings this week for individuals struggling with s*xual addiction. Available on a first come, first serve basis only!

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Are you struggling with s*xual integrity or s*xually addictive behaviors that are controlling or having a negative impact on your life?

Our coaches and therapists are able to help you formulate a structured recovery plan, create boundaries/consequences for your behaviors, and give you tools to avoid the potential for relapse to occur.

Stop waiting and start DOING! Schedule a recovery session today.

Our phone number is 719-278-3708

We’re excited to announce that "Saying Goodbye to Anger" is now available!In this powerful new series, Dr. Doug Weiss he...
03/31/2026

We’re excited to announce that "Saying Goodbye to Anger" is now available!

In this powerful new series, Dr. Doug Weiss helps you uncover where your anger comes from and how to finally break free from its grip.

With a blend of clinical insight and biblical wisdom, you’ll be guided step-by-step to:

• Understand what anger really is and what it’s protecting
• Recognizing the psychological and spiritual roots of your reactions
• Identifying how anger impacts your body, relationships, and faith
• Learning practical exercises to release anger and extend forgiveness
• Managing emotions with maturity and accountability
• Making amends for past behavior and walking in peace

Get your copy today:
DVD: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/saying-goodbye-to-anger-dvd/
Video Download: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/saying-goodbye-to-anger-video-download/

03/30/2026

Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a person can face. Drawing on decades of trauma recovery work, psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss explains the psychology behind why affairs happen, including the emotional immaturity, compulsive behaviors, and childhood wounds. Discover the deeper roots of betrayal trauma, intimacy loss, emotional withdrawal, and the fear and shame cycles that keep people stuck.

This video also outlines a clear framework for healing: addressing trauma patterns, rebuilding emotional health, restoring self-awareness, and understanding the partner’s experience with betrayal trauma. Whether you are the one who was betrayed or the one who acted out, this episode offers clarity, direction, and a realistic path toward emotional recovery and intimacy healing.

To download the video Intrigue Addiction, go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/intrigue-addiction-download/

Read or watch the Partner Betrayal Trauma Book or Video to learn more about the betrayal trauma you've experienced from your partner and how to start healing:
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-book/
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-video-download/

If you're a man who's been betrayed in a relationship, check out the Betrayed Man: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/the-betrayed-man-video-download-2/

For counseling and support, contact Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@xc.org to connect with a certified therapist who can help you start your healing journey. For accelerated recovery, book a 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive to get a lot of specialized help in a short amount of time.

Visit our Partner Betrayal Trauma website for more resources on this topic: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/

For information and resources for s*x addiction, check out https://www.s*xaddict.com/

Learn more about Intimacy Anorexia, click here: https://intimacyanorexia.com/

For more information about our intensive program to get a lot of help in recovering from S*x Addiction, Partner Betrayal Trauma, or Intimacy Anorexia, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/intensives/

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You don’t have to stay stuck.If you’ve been feeling alone, confused, or rejected in your relationship… you’re not imagin...
03/27/2026

You don’t have to stay stuck.

If you’ve been feeling alone, confused, or rejected in your relationship… you’re not imagining it, and you’re not the only one going through this.

For over 30 years, Dr. Doug Weiss has helped thousands of individuals and couples find clarity, healing, and a path forward. Sometimes, the right insight can change everything.

🌸 Right now, you can take that next step.
For a limited time, get 20% off powerful resources designed to help you:
✔ Rebuild trust after betrayal
✔ Set healthy boundaries
✔ Understand narcissism and relationship patterns
✔ Restore emotional safety

These tools have helped so many people move from confusion to clarity and from pain to healing.

⏳ But this is a flash sale. It won’t last long.

👉 Take your next step today!
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/boundaries-video-download/

https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/narcissism-s*x-addiction-intimacy-anorexia-dvd-download/

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https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/helping-her-heal-video-download/

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About Heart to Heart

Do you feel broken, trapped or betrayed by s*xual addiction or intimacy anorexia? You are not alone. We are here to help you and will guide you through your relationship crisis. Your road to healing and new life starts at Heart to Heart Counseling Center.

Heart to Heart Counseling Center specializes in s*xual addiction counseling, treating intimacy anorexia and supporting partners. We are the premiere relationship counseling center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

For over thirty years, we have helped relationships heal after dealing with s*x addiction and intimacy anorexia, brought husbands and wives back together and helped couples find their intimacy again. We change lives.

Dr. Weiss, the founder and executive director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center, is a nationally recognized psychologist and s*xual addiction expert who coined the term intimacy anorexia almost a decade ago. Dr. Weiss has dedicated his life to help others understand s*xual addiction and intimacy anorexia, provided quality training for counselors around the world and continues to use his expertise to heal marriages.