Understanding Emotional Betrayal in Recovery with Jill and Alonso Pool
From Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships · 31:40
Show by Timzi9
Betrayal isn’t always sexual. In this episode, Dan Drake, Tim Stein, and Wendy Conquest welcome Jill and Alonso Pool of Hope in the Havoc for a candid conversation about emotional betrayal. The often-overlooked harm that can occur when emotional energy, intimacy, care, or attention is redirected away from a partner. Jill and Alonso break emotional betrayal into three layers: emotional displacement, emotional neglect, and emotional affairs (DNA). Together, they discuss why someone can be sexually sober yet still cause relational harm, how “healthy” activities or recovery routines can unintentionally replace connection with a partner, and why transparency, regular check-ins, and emotional honesty are essential to rebuilding trust. Whether you are a betrayed partner, someone in recovery, or a professional supporting couples, this conversation offers language for a pain that is often dismissed or misunderstood.
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