My Husband Won’t Fire His Mistress

The episode opens with Simone from Atlanta, who shares a harrowing story of discovering her 33-year marriage was built on a foundation of betrayal—her husband had an affair with a young employee, whom they later rented a house to. Despite her clear boundary that their relationship would not resume until the mistress was gone, her husband has repeatedly ignored her, kept the woman employed, and even held business meetings to sell their shared company without her. Dr. John Delony delivers a powerful message: her husband has already chosen the mistress over their marriage, and she must now choose herself. He urges her to hire an attorney and stop grieving a relationship that no longer exists. The episode then shifts to Anna from Seattle, who struggles with a lack of passion in her marriage, rooted in religious conditioning and unmet expectations. Delony reframes the issue not as a failure of desire, but as a lack of intentional, playful erotic planning—suggesting tools like the 'erotic envelope' and the Together app to rebuild intimacy. Finally, Michelle from Austin shares the emotional toll of her ex-husband’s infidelity on their children, especially her 12-year-old son, who is angry and heartbroken. Delony emphasizes the need for safe emotional space, non-judgmental listening, and the importance of adult mentors to help the child process grief without being forced into loyalty or silence. The episode closes with a reminder that love is not just emotion—it’s action, especially in protecting those who depend on you.