My husband's men's group has rules about what he can and can't discuss with me about their meetings and now he keeps secrets from me that he shares with them and our marriage feels like it's disappearing.
More people experience this than they realize.
External loyalties are being prioritized over marital transparency, creating artificial distance in the primary relationship.
“Where Are You with Cult dynamics — when belonging becomes captivity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.