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I’m Married, But I’m Attracted to Someone Else

2024/12/2
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Jane: 我试图对我的丈夫保持忠诚,但我被另一个男人吸引住了。他与我的丈夫非常不同,我的丈夫很好,而这个男人似乎也很不错。他们的工作性质也大相径庭。我还没有越过身体接触的界限,但我正在尽一切努力避免与他单独相处。我对他的吸引力源于我对现有生活感到乏味,并幻想与他人共建生活。我与丈夫也谈过这件事,我担心自己无法克制对另一个男人的吸引力,从而做出错误的决定。我厌倦了现有婚姻中工作占据主导地位,渴望更多亲密关系和情感连接。我爱我的丈夫,但我对现有生活感到厌倦,另一个男人只是我逃避现实的方式。 John: 婚内对他人产生吸引力是正常的,关键在于是否沉溺于幻想,而非努力经营现有婚姻。在面临重大决定时,最重要的是承担起对现有生活的责任。结婚后仍然会被其他人吸引是很正常的现象。被他人吸引是正常的,但沉溺于幻想则是不健康的。婚外情往往发生在看似良好的婚姻中,因为问题不在于婚姻本身,而在于个体寻求刺激和活力。婚外情往往源于个体选择在幻想中寻求活力,而非努力在现有婚姻中寻找活力。避免做出错误的决定不是靠信任自己,而是靠避免做出错误的行为。该女子想结束现有婚姻,但并非因为另一个男人,而是因为对现有生活的不满。与其破坏现有关系,不如努力修复和改进。另一个男人只是逃避现实的方式,现实问题需要直接解决。改变现状的关键在于个体自身的行动和选择。与其逃避问题,不如与伴侣坦诚沟通,共同解决问题。个体拥有掌控自己生活走向的能力。解决婚姻问题需要积极主动地寻求改变,而非被动等待。对另一个男人的幻想是基于主观臆断,而非客观事实。

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Why is the caller attracted to someone other than her husband?

She feels a lack of excitement and connection in her marriage, and the other man represents a fantasy of a more thrilling life.

What does the host suggest as a solution to the caller's attraction to another man?

The host advises the caller to rekindle the excitement and intimacy in her marriage by having open conversations with her husband about their relationship and desires.

How does the host view the idea that married people should never find others attractive?

The host considers it unrealistic and unhealthy, stating that it's normal to find others attractive but the choice lies in how one responds to those feelings.

What does the host suggest about managing a 13-year-old's screen time?

The host suggests setting clear boundaries and consequences for screen time, emphasizing that parents need to be sturdy and not let their emotions be controlled by their child's reactions.

Why does the host recommend a weekly breakfast with the 13-year-old?

The host believes it fosters a deeper connection and allows for important conversations without the distractions of screens or other family members.

How does the host suggest handling the husband's phone usage?

The host advises the wife to have a vulnerable conversation with her husband about his phone usage and its impact on their family, emphasizing the need for presence and connection.

What is the 'magical question' that resolved many of the listener's marital issues?

The 'magical question' is 'What does your picture look like?' which helps couples communicate their expectations and desires clearly, reducing misunderstandings and disappointments.

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A woman is attracted to another man despite being in a seemingly great marriage. The discussion explores the normalcy of such feelings and the importance of taking ownership of one's current life before making drastic decisions.
  • Attraction to others doesn't negate a good marriage.
  • Many affairs happen in good marriages.
  • Focusing on improving the current relationship is key.

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