#39: Rebuilding Trust - The Practicalities

Shelley and Jason Martinkus continue their discussion on rebuilding trust, focusing on practical advice. They emphasize the importance of love as the offset to fear, which is the root of distrust. They discuss how little things matter as much as big things, especially regarding character-oriented changes and interactions with family. The hosts stress that personal positives, such as maintaining integrity, must be matched or outweighed by relational positives, like showing empathy and checking in with one's partner. They highlight the significance of demonstrating that rebuilding trust is a priority and stems from personal character growth rather than just following rules. Jason shares personal examples of actions he took early in his recovery to illustrate these points, and they discuss the ongoing nature of trust-building in their relationship.