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Understanding Why Women Stay in Unhappy Marriages | Pulling Threads Podcast

In this episode of Pulling Threads, we dive deep into the complex reasons why women remain in marriages and relationships that are no longer fulfilling or safe. This podcast is dedicated to discussing the visible and hidden factors that keep women from leaving, including financial concerns, cultural expectations, trauma bonds, religious conditioning, and the bleak dating landscape. We touch on the challenges of discernment counseling, the psychological and neurological aspects of attachment, and the internal and external judgments faced by women contemplating divorce. Whether you're in the midst of this struggle or supporting someone who is, this episode aims to unpack the intricate layers of fear, hope, and survival. Subscribe for more episodes focusing on similar topics.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Why Women Stay in Unhappy Marriages

02:14 Cultural and Societal Judgments

04:05 Financial and Emotional Barriers

07:38 Understanding Trauma Bonds

11:03 Religious Trauma and Conditioning

14:26 Fear of Loneliness and Stigma

16:40 Identity Collapse and Learned Helplessness

17:39 Hope and the Trap of Waiting

20:05 The Modern Dating Landscape

21:32 Personal Healing and Moving Forward

25:21 The Tipping Point and Final Thoughts