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The Loving Truth

As a Relationship Expert & Certified Master Life Coach, Sharon Pope has helped thousands of women gain the confidence and clarity they need to either fix their struggling marriages or move forward without regret. On The Loving Truth Podcast, she shares advice on how to navigate deep marriage hardships, challenging common beliefs about what love and relationships “should be” and providing realistic steps towards peace and happiness. If you can’t decide whether to stay or go in your marriage…

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9:33

The Single Biggest Killer of Marriages

The Loving Truth ·

2026/03/16

Wonder what really destroys marriages? It isn’t an affair or money… it’s disconnection. It builds slowly through a million little hurts, like laying bricks until there’s a wall we can’t see over. When things are good, you notice the rumble strip and course-correct with time together, honest talk, and touch. If you missed the rumble strip and you’re in the ditch, expect it to take patience and more than one date night. Don’t throw the problem at your partner; say what you want instead of

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13:36

The Two Relationship Tools You Need

The Loving Truth ·

2026/02/10

I’m sharing the two best, and least used, relationship tools I know.We didn’t get a class on this, so most of us are winging it. And no, I’m not teaching voodoo Jedi mind tricks to change your partner. This is about making it easier to be in relationship with you. The first tool is validating your partner’s experience, even when it’s different from yours. That builds trust and safety. Validation is not agreement. It’s simply, “I can see how you’d see it that way.” The second tool is taking

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16:25

When Relationships End: Boundaries and Skills

The Loving Truth ·

2026/02/03

I’m talking about when relationships end, not just marriages, but family ties and friendships.More people are going no contact as we learn what’s healthy and set boundaries, but I remind you that “health resides in the middle.” Sometimes we need distance. Sometimes our seasons of life just don’t match. I share the three core skills that keep long-term relationships alive and how communication ties it all together. As we get better at these, we may outgrow some relationships, and that’s a hard

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32:25

I Knew Divorce Would Be Hard

The Loving Truth ·

2026/01/27

In this episode, I get honest about knowing divorce would be hard and then discovering what’s actually hard once you’re in it.I talk about co‑parenting as the biggest pain point. Why you can’t control an ex but you can influence, and how two different parenting styles can actually help your kids. I share a simple mindset shift and a practical fix for communication: add structure, like a monthly coffee to review the kids, what’s working, and what’s not. We also name what you don’t see coming: new

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17:41

Ask Yourself the Right Questions in Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2026/01/20

A morning meditation with Wayne Dyer stopped me in my tracks: "...Freedom does not come from avoiding the pain. It comes from walking through it with your heart wide open." In this episode, I share a simple three-part path for moving through marriage challenges with courage. First, I separate facts from my thoughts and choose the story that serves me. Then I ask better, braver questions that reveal the truths I’ve been avoiding. Finally, I use those answers and my tools to turn pain into growth,

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16:58

Why We Monkey Bar Before Leaving

The Loving Truth ·

2026/01/13

In this episode, I unpack “monkey barring,” which is reaching for the next relationship before you’ve let go of the last.It often looks like cheating, but it’s really about fear, codependency, and avoiding hard conversations. We use an affair like an emotional safety net because being alone feels scary. I name how affairs distract us from the real problems at home and how easy it is to get hooked on external validation. I also show you what it can sound like to tell your partner you felt a

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Warning Signs Your Marriage Is in Trouble

The Loving Truth ·

2026/01/06

I’m breaking down how to know when your marriage is in real trouble, using a TV moment that felt all too real: a late‑night “We need to talk,” an “I’m not happy,” and a packed bag by the door.By the time someone says I’m not happy, things are already serious. That phrase is vague, blaming, and usually too late. Many partners brush it off, not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know what to do. Then years pass, nothing changes, and we hear, “You should have said it louder.” I walk

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Emotional Adulthood In Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/30

I’m unpacking emotional adulthood through a client’s story.I challenge the idea of “make it work.” We can aim higher than a marriage that doesn’t suck. I walk you through naming your unspoken rules, keeping only the few that matter, and actually saying them out loud. Your thoughts create your feelings, not your partner. The thing that once made you laugh only became annoying when your thought about it changed. We all slip into blame because change is hard. But long-term love asks more of

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A Different Kind of Love: Coaching

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/23

Your coach isn’t your bestie. And that’s a good thing.When you admit your marriage is in trouble, you need love that sees your blind spots, challenges your excuses, and won’t let you settle. I share a Q&A moment where a woman wanted a pep talk about reconciling while still in an affair. I paused and chose the truth: “I could make you feel better, but I kind of don’t want to.” I called her higher, named the avoidance, and laid out her real choices: end the affair and give the marriage your

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Doing What Works in Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/15

In this episode, I share a client story where her husband secretly put a tracker on her car, and how tempting it was to tell him off or file a restraining order. We walked through what those reactions would actually accomplish. Not much. They don’t change the past and they can harm co-parenting and her peace. She chose a different path. She chose to protect her peace and stay steady toward a peaceful divorce. “If telling someone off worked, I’d tell you to do it.” It doesn’t. So I give you

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Us, Unfiltered part 5: The Real Meaning of ‘Having It...

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/12

In this final episode of the Us Unfiltered: Behind the Beautiful Life series, I explore what “having it all” really means — and why a beautiful life on the outside can still feel empty when your marriage isn’t getting the care it deserves. We talk about the difference between success, happiness, and true fulfillment, and how easy it is to give our best to work and our kids while offering only crumbs to our relationship. I share why emotional connection is real wealth, why numbing keeps us stuck,

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Us, Unfiltered part 4: Desire in the Distance

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/11

In this episode, I talk about why desire fades — and why it’s not gone, just buried.Buried under busyness, emotional distance, resentment, and the weight of responsibilities. A lack of sex isn’t the problem; it’s the symptom. I break down what desire really needs (safety and aliveness), how routine and predictability smother intimacy, and why familiarity dampens passion over time. You’ll learn the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire, why emotional closeness has to come first,

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Us, Unfiltered part 3: Power Dynamics & Partnership

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/10

In part three of Us Unfiltered, I explore how power dynamics quietly shape a marriage: who leads, who decides, who sets the tone. These patterns usually come from what we saw growing up, and without realizing it, they create a one-up/one-down dynamic that erodes trust and connection. Too much independence can turn partners into high-functioning roommates instead of a true team. I talk about why every contribution counts, why control blocks intimacy, and how “keeping the boardroom out of the

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Us, Unfiltered part 2: The Cost of Avoidance

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/09

In part two of Us, Unfiltered, I talk about what silence really costs inside a marriage. Avoiding hard conversations feels easier in the moment, but over time it erodes your voice, your connection, and the safety between you. The space between you fills with assumptions, resentments, and quiet loneliness. Avoidance hides in busyness, sarcasm, over-functioning, or shutting down—and underneath all of it is fear. Fear of conflict, fear of being misunderstood, fear of what honesty might change. I

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Us, Unfiltered part 1: When Success Isn’t Enough

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/08

In this first episode of Us, Unfiltered: Behind the Beautiful Life, I speak to high-achieving couples who appear successful on the outside yet feel disconnected at home. Life is full, you’re doing everything “right,” but the closeness you want has faded behind the busyness. Achievement builds strong skills, but connection requires different ones. And the habits that help you excel — control, efficiency, staying in motion — can quietly block intimacy. I name the early warning signs: staying late

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12:07

Am I a Terrible Person?

The Loving Truth ·

2025/12/01

I’m challenging the question, Am I a terrible person? I explain why that question keeps you stuck in shame and judgment.I offer better questions: How is this serving me, and how is it not?I walk through real examples, like not wanting to stop an affair and withholding love from a good man.We look at the short-term hits and the real costs, including risk, stress, kids, family, and how avoiding vulnerability blocks connection.I’m not here to judge. I’m here to help you make conscious choices that

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18:50

She Waited 10 Years: Why We Stay

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/24

I share the story of a woman who followed my work for 10 years before she reached out, hoping the next blog or podcast might fix her 20-year marriage. Once we finally worked together, she and her husband became more connected than ever. I talk about why we wait: saying it out loud makes it real. The unknown feels scary. We hope things change on their own. We want a guarantee. We worry. We don’t know what we want. We don’t want to do the work, and doing nothing feels easier. But that wait crea...

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11:52

The Truth About No-Fault Divorce

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/17

I’m breaking down what no-fault divorce is, why it’s more recent than most people realize, and why it isn’t the villain. Laws don’t destroy marriages. People do. What really ends marriages: NeglectShutting downAvoiding hard conversationsBlaming instead of owning our partGetting defensiveInvalidating each otherTurning love into a transactionNot listeningAnd finally, indifference.A no-fault divorce gives you the freedom to choose your reasons, and the only person who has to make peace with thos...

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31:29

Counseling or Coaching: Which gets you there faster?

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, I break down the difference between therapy and coaching without making one better than the other. Therapy helps you understand how you got here. Coaching helps you decide where you want to go and how to get there. We talk about timing, momentum, and why most couples wait too long to ask for help. I share when to choose individual or couples work, and why one person showing up differently can still spark change. We also look at quick fixes that don’t heal deeper issues and th...

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14:06

What Your Priorities Say About Your Marriage

The Loving Truth ·

2025/11/03

I know it’s easy to get caught up in life and forget to prioritize your marriage. But the truth is, nothing thrives when you turn your back on it. We’ll invest in Botox, hair appointments, and our businesses—but expect our marriages to somehow take care of themselves. A healthy, connected relationship takes time, attention, and consistent effort. It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up and learning the skills that help you grow together. If you want your marriage to feel good again, ...

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