Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
179: The 5 Love Languages - Healthy Relationships in Recovery (Sort Of)
179: The 5 Love Languages - Healthy Relationships in Recovery (Sort Of)
179: The 5 Love Languages - Healthy Relationships in Recovery (Sort Of)
Sunday 9th April 2023
Discover how understanding love languages can strengthen relationships and promote lasting recovery in addiction. Listen to 'Recovery (Sort Of)' episode 179.
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Get the buttons here!Decoding Love Languages: Strengthening Relationships in Recovery
Learning to speak the language of love can be a powerful tool for building healthy connections and finding fulfillment in sobriety.
Have you ever thought about how understanding your partner's love language could make a difference in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of)', Billy and Jason take a closer look at the five love languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch—and how they can transform relationships for those in addiction recovery.
They kick things off by explaining each love language and why it's important to know which one resonates most with you and your partner. The hosts dive into personal stories, shedding light on how these love languages have played a role in their own relationships and recovery paths. They discuss the pitfalls of scorekeeping and how it can harm a relationship, emphasizing instead the value of using love languages as a tool for better understanding and communication.
Ever wondered why your partner's acts of service don't seem to hit the mark for you? Or why quality time means something different to each person? Billy and Jason tackle these common misunderstandings and offer practical advice on how to navigate them. They also touch on how therapy has classified love languages and the biases that can come with it.
This episode is packed with insights that are both relatable and actionable, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to build healthier connections in sobriety. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, learning to speak the language of love can be a game-changer. Tune in and see how understanding these love languages can help you find more fulfillment in your relationships and your journey to sobriety.