# 251: Why He Goes Quiet When She Brings Up the Past — And What Actually Helps

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Podcast: [Couples Healing From Pornography Addiction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059)
Published: 2026-06-11T10:24:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1232

## Resource

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