LOVEBONDS

Terri DiMatteo, LPC •www.opendoortherapy.net

LoveBonds is among the best Couples Therapy podcasts ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority, and freshness by FeedSpot and is among the Best Infidelity Podcasts according to Podessy! New Jersey’s trusted relationship and couple counselor, Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy, helps listeners unpack the mysteries of love, relationships, and infidelity!

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Episodes

112:Challenging Popular Notions on the Affair Triad

We've all seen the magazine headlines, celebrity gossip stories, politicians who cheat and have listened to the experts that portray infidelity in trite and predictable ways. Our culture tends to simplify and trivialize each person within the affair triad. In fact, the language of affairs also contributes to infidelity misunderstanding. Popular notions suggest that: The one who engaged in the infidelity is portrayed as a heartless, immoral villain and is labeled "The Cheater". The one who's part...

Feb 12, 2019•26 min•Ep. 112

111: The Psychopathic Partner: Terri DiMatteo, LPC in Conversation with Steve Becker, LCSW

Love and relationships have their challenges but when the romantic partner is a personality disordered psychopath the challenges are steep. Not for the faint of heart, this episode presents an in-depth discussion on being in a relationship with the personality disordered with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Steve Becker. Steve has over twenty years of experience and specializes in narcissistic spectrum personality disorders. Steve is the author of "The Inner World of the Psychopath: A Definitiv...

Feb 09, 2019•25 min•Ep. 111

110: Terri DiMatteo with Pre-Marital Bliss Podcast Host Mayi Dixon on the Challenges of Pre-Marital Infidelity

What is a couple to do when infidelity occurs before getting married? Mayi Dixon, LPC host of Anchor's "The PreMarital Bliss Podcast," interviews relationship and couples counselor Terri DiMatteo . The two discuss the unique concerns that occur when infidelity happens before getting married. What is the best response, and what is the best way forward? You can learn more about Mayi by visiting her website www.innovcounseling.com and by listening to her at "The PreMarital Bliss Podcast" on Apple P...

Aug 14, 2018•29 min•Ep. 110

109: Why You May Still Be Thinking About An Old Flame

Do you still occasionally think about a romantic partner from your past? Do you sometimes wonder 'what if?' even though many years have passed and each of you has moved on? Does a particular past person still hold a tender place in your heart? If so, perhaps you have experienced a love that was interrupted rather than an actual break-up. This episode is based on the fascinating research on lost love by Dr. Nancy Kalish.

May 10, 2018•6 min•Ep. 109

108: Making Sense of Infidelity: An interview by Dini of Vigilantes Radio with Terri DiMatteo, LPC

Infidelity is a relationship trauma that hurts. Affairs require lies and deception to occur. The paid and suffering in the aftermath lingers a lifetime. With all of that, is there anything about infidelity that makes sense? Is there any logic to it? Relationship and couples counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC discusses how infidelity 'makes sense' with Dini of Vigilantes Radio on the "Inside The Biz" Series.

Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 108

107: The Trouble With Conflict Avoidance

It is a common misconception that a relationship lacking in conflict is desirable. Many couples that find themselves in couples counseling report, "we never fight." Although they are experiencing angst, they don't engage in conflict. What is the problem with having a "conflict-free" relationship and "getting alone"? Trusted relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy , explains why going 'conflict-free does more harm than good for a relationship....

Aug 04, 2017•4 min•Ep. 107

106: Was it cheating or not?

Did your partner cheat on you? Are you sure? Does one of you think the other cheated, yet you can't agree that cheating has occurred? Which behaviors constitute infidelity? Is kissing another an act of betrayal? Is excessive texting or emotional sharing with another infidelity? Is there an identifiable line? How can it be so confusing? Affair recovery expert Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy , clears up the confusion....

Jul 31, 2017•5 min•Ep. 106

105: The Complex Challenges of "No Contact" With the Affair Partner (Part Three of Three Parts)

The first task in affair recovery is to fully and permanently conclude the relationship with the outside party or the affair-partner. Full affair recovery cannot truly take place while a spouse or committed partner remains in contact with the affair-partner. While this task can occur expediently, more often than not, it is usually a challenging process that often comes with some backsliding. This stage of affair recovery is a complex and highly misunderstood process. How "no contact" takes place...

Jul 31, 2017•5 min•Ep. 105

104: The Complex Challenges of "No Contact" With the Affair Partner (Part Two of Three Parts)

Jul 31, 2017•5 min•Ep. 104

103: The Complex Challenges of "No Contact" With the Affair Partner (Part One of Three Parts)

The first task in affair recovery is to fully and permanently conclude the relationship with the outside party or the affair partner. Full affair recovery cannot fully occur while a spouse or committed partner contacts the affair partner. While this task can occur expediently, more often than not, it is usually a challenging process that often comes with some backsliding. This stage of affair recovery is a complex and highly misunderstood process. How "no contact" takes place is critical. Listen...

Jul 31, 2017•5 min•Ep. 103

102: The Surprising Reason People Have Affairs

There are many notions about why people have affairs that suggest a biological predisposition, that partners who stray are immoral individuals without conscience or that society and culture are to blame. Affair recovery expert Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy , has quite a different thought on the matter.

Jul 27, 2017•5 min•Ep. 102

101: How Love Helps Manage Difficult Emotions and Why It Matters

When asked what a relationship is for, most people respond that it's for companionship, sharing tasks, and sexual intimacy. While those things are true, romantic love serves a greater purpose. Romantic love has a very significant meaning and function. Specifically, it helps partners regulate difficult emotions and serve as a buffer from the stresses and strains of life. Getting that functionality right is key to relationship satisfaction! Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of ...

Jul 27, 2017•4 min•Ep. 101

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