# 167 - Five Steps to Rebuild a Relationship After Separation Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/167-five-steps-to-rebuild-a-relationship-after-separation Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/167-five-steps-to-rebuild-a-relationship-after-separation.md Podcast: [Anger Secrets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386) Published: 2026-01-11T00:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://angersecrets.com/podcast/167-five-steps-to-rebuild-a-relationship-after-separation Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2c3f29c8-7f17-4669-9a4a-985504b62cc8.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anger-secrets-5809386/episodes/167-five-steps-to-rebuild-a-relationship-after-separation Duration seconds: 710 ## Resource For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . What do you do when the person you love no longer wants to be with you, and anger, fear or past behaviour has broken trust? In this episode of The Anger Secrets Podcast , anger expert Alastair Duhs speaks directly to those facing one of the hardest moments in a relationship: separation caused by anger issues. With honesty and realism, he explains why rebuilding trust takes time, and outlines a clear, step-by-step path forward for those who are genuinely committed to change. This isn’t about quick fixes or saying the right words. It’s about doing the work that actually matters. What you’ll learn in this episode Why rebuilding a relationship after separation is possible , but cannot be rushed The first thing you must address before any reconciliation can happen Why taking full responsibility for the impact of your anger is essential When (and when not) to re-establish contact with your partner How to show real, lasting change in ways your partner can trust What it takes to build a healthier relationship together moving forward The five steps covered in the episode: Deal with your anger, abuse, or violence issues Accept responsibility for the impact your behaviour has had Re-establish contact only when appropriate Show consistent evidence of real change Work on creating a different relationship together Need support with this? If you want help managing your anger or guidance on rebuilding your relationship: Watch the free training on breaking the anger cycle Book a free 30-minute Anger Assessment Call Learn more about The Complete Anger Management System All options are available at angersecrets.com . Rebuilding a relationship after separation isn’t easy — but with commitment, patience and the rig… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anger-secrets-5809386/episodes/167-five-steps-to-rebuild-a-relationship-after-separation/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/anger-secrets-5809386/167-five-steps-to-rebuild-a-relationship-after-separation.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.