The Loving Truth

Oct 30 2024 99 ep. 21 mins 1
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As a Relationship Expert & Certified Master Life Coach, Sharon Pope has helped thousands of women gain the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their struggling marriages or move forward without regret. On The Loving Truth Podcast, she shares advice on how to navigate deep marriage hardships, challenging common beliefs about what love and relationships “should be” and providing realistic steps towards peace and happiness. If you can’t decide whether to stay or go in your marriage… you’re facing infidelity… you’re terrified of hurting your kids… you can’t bring yourself to leave your marriage, even though you want to… or you’re wondering whether it’s possible to respark the desire between you… tune in to the weekly episodes.

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Q&A: Serial Cheating

Oct 30 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I address the deeply painful issue of serial cheating. Inspired by a listener's story of repeated betrayal in her marriage, I delve into why some people may repeatedly break trust. I explain how inner conflicts, addiction to novelty, and a lack of self-awareness can lead to ongoing infidelity. Finally, I offer compassionate advice on how

Love Isn’t Safe. Now What?

Oct 22 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I dive into the complexities of love and safety in relationships. I discuss how, despite our desire for security, love inherently involves risk. I share personal insights about how seeking "safe" partners can sometimes lead to boredom in long-term relationships and I explore why people choose predictable love for comfort, yet crave excit

Political Differences in Your Marriage

Oct 16 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of The Loving Truth, I tackle a topic I never expected to cover: navigating political differences within a marriage. I explore how political disagreements can add strain to an already complex relationship and share practical tools to maintain respect and connection, even when you and your partner don’t see eye to eye on politics. I emphasize the importance of curi

How Technology Has Made Relationships More Difficult

Oct 09 2024 21 mins  
In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I talk about the impact of technology on relationships, particularly in long-term committed marriages. While technology provides us with more ways to connect and access information than ever before, it has also introduced challenges that can make it harder to nurture close, intimate relationships. I explore both the positives and negatives

Navigating Your Gray Divorce

Oct 02 2024 33 mins  
In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of going through a 'gray divorce'—divorce after the age of 50. Divorce is never easy, but divorcing later in life comes with its own set of complexities, from financial considerations to emotional shifts. I share valuable insights, statistics, and advice for those navigating this stage of

Leaving a Good Man

Sep 25 2024 15 mins  
In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I address the complex and often painful decision of leaving a good man. Many women find themselves in a situation where they are married to someone who is genuinely kind, caring, and stable—yet they feel unfulfilled or disconnected. I share my personal experience and explore the challenges of holding two truths at once: loving and caring

Will My Partner Ever Change?

Sep 18 2024 19 mins  
“Will my partner ever change? Because I really want him to.” What a great question - and it’s one I hear all the time. Let me start with this: Yes, people can change. And I can say this with deep humility… the person I was in my first marriage is NOT the person I am now. In this episode, I talk about the ways I’ve changed in my own relationships (and the reasons why), plu

Do You Want This? Or Do You Just Want to Want it?

Sep 11 2024 13 mins  
Do you want your marriage… or do you just WANT to want it? This is an important distinction (and something I teach inside my membership program: The Decision). In this episode of the podcast, I share the story of Sue: She’s got the “perfect” marriage… but she’s unhappy with it. I talk about why this might be, plus how she can take steps to fix the problem. Whether or no

Bonus: How Is Your Program Different Than Listening to The Loving Truth Podcast?

Sep 10 2024 12 mins  
Most people in the world will never have the marriage they want… but what about you? If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know a fair number of things you can do differently. But listening to new information is only part of the equation. What’s your next step?In this episode, I’ll explain why it might be time to embody the tools you’re lear

Your Sexless Marriage

Sep 04 2024 24 mins  
Just one generation ago (and even for many of us now), SEX was considered a taboo topic of conversation… even though we’ve all been told to expect less sex the longer we’re married. So… what exactly happens to intimacy the longer we stay in committed partnerships? In this episode, I’ll explain why desire wanes the longer we’re married and what to do to prioritize YOUR p