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In this episode, Alvean and Doug continue on the theme of the past few weeks in their revelations about the wisdom that is often gained amidst very painful experiences.  It has been said that life is a poor teacher because it administers tests and only then, the lesson.  How we ensure that the lesson is learned, not repeated has a great deal to do with how willing we are to look for the answers when we are least comfortable doing so.  For a complete transcript of this episode, click here:LL16

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Is it possible to lie to yourself?  The answer, surprisingly, is yes.  We do it all the time, hide what we know to be the truth because the truth is too painful, we are afraid of the consequences, or have repressed the feelings that led to our self deceit.  Regardless of the reasons, these lies hurt us and can, if left un-challenged result in emotional scars and long term psychological challenges. Alvean and Doug discuss some of the patterns that reveal our behavior and how we can go about probing our own minds to reveal the truth.  For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL15

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Ending any relationship is painful, regardless of whether it was your decision or your partner’s. Time is often the only way to heal but there are ways to move forward and restore the self-love that is necessary to any successful relationship in the future.  Alvean and Doug talk from experience about how one begins that process.  For a complete transcript, click here:LL14

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Following last week’s episode on surviving infidelity, listeners asked if it is possible to prevent cheating?  Alvean and Doug take on the question and offer some thoughts about the conditions that lead to cheating and the very real differences between serial behavior and a one time mistake. They also discuss the not so hidden clues that you should be aware of when cheating could be on the horizon. For a full transcript, click here: LL13