Episode #035 From Ashes to the Phoenix with Robert and Kelsey
Frequently couples ask themselves “do I want to keep doing this? Is it worth it? When do I know when to end the relationship?” These are difficult questions to ask because we are facing two different fears. Fear of missing out, and fear of lost time. We either fear losing a relationship that could be GREAT because we “stopped three feet from gold” or we keep moving forward and fear looking back on the time and energy we spent on the relationship only to think “wow, what a waste of time.” No one wants to experience any of those feelings and here lies the predicament. Many people will remain in a bad marriage or a bad relationship because of these fears. There are others that work through these tough times with significant support from others. Marriage therapy, couples counseling, and individual therapy are all things that supported Robert and Kelsey in finding the support they needed to make changes in their interactions with each other to improve their marriage and make it what it is today.
Robert and Kelsey are a prime example of going through these questions through a variety of marital distressing situations. It is important to note that they told Braxton off record that their decision was “ours and no one else’s. We made this decision and it was right for us. It may not be the best decision for everyone especially with all the crap we went through. We don’t want anyone to feel added pressure to stay in a relationship they don’t want to be in because of our story.”
While many relationships face challenges that can be overcome. This episode is not meant to guilt, force, or coerce anyone who feels they need to leave a relationship, to stay. This is one couple’s experience on their journey of intimacy. If you are in an unsafe relationship, or otherwise looking to end your relationship please seek professional support and safety.
We all go through difficult times in our relationships. But what happens when the challenges take us to our limits? What if this relationships ISN’T meant to be?? These questions were common in Robbert and Kelsey’s marriage as big challenges started just a month after being married.
We cover what difficulties they experienced that continued to threaten their marriage such as pornography, bankruptcy, emotional disconnection, emotional abuse, unwanted pregnancy, postpartum depression, and others. They walk us through the way their marriage was reduced to ashes and the changes they took for their relationship Phoenix to emerge.
This episode is neither meant to diagnose offer advice or treat difficulties in relationships. Thank you for listening, we would love to hear what you experienced listening to the episode. leave us a review or contact us at 3854491818.
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