# Can a Marriage Survive Porn Addiction?

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Podcast: [Consider Before Consuming](https://stenobird.com/podcast/consider-before-consuming-86502)
Published: 2026-02-18T10:01:30+00:00
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## Resource

Matthew Raabsmith is a certified professional coach and relationship specialist, and Joanna Raabsmith is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in trauma and betrayal recovery. Together, they co-lead The Raabsmith Team and help couples rebuild connection after addiction and relational pain. After pornography addiction and secrecy deeply impacted their marriage, Matthew and Joanna began a recovery journey that transformed both their individual lives and their relationship. In this episode, they share what porn addiction actually did to their emotional intimacy, how betrayal trauma affected Joanna’s sense of safety and identity, and why stopping porn was only the beginning of healing. They address questions many couples quietly wrestle with: What does pornography do to a marriage over time? Can a relationship survive porn addiction? What is betrayal trauma, and why does it feel so devastating? Matthew and Joanna explain why honesty must come before trust, why rushing forgiveness can create more harm, and what sustainable recovery really looks like for both partners. Whether you’re navigating betrayal, struggling with porn use, or hoping to build a healthier relationship in the future, this conversation offers clarity and grounded hope. Episode Resources: Article: When Porn Use Shatters Trust: A Therapist Explains Betrayal Trauma Video: Our Experience on Porn Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 94: Dr. Jill Manning Matthew and Joanna's Website: The Raabsmith Team This episode is sponsored by Relay, a secure peer-support app that connects you with a small group of people who understand what you’re going through and help you stay accountable on your journey to quit porn. CBC listeners can try Relay free for 7 days when they…

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