Tatiana & Clavacia Confront Trust Issues in Couples Therapy

Confronting Past Lies and Betrayal

• 💔 Tatiana expresses her doubts about Clavacia’s honesty, particularly after discovering past lies, and feels he did not support her during a recent confrontation.
• 🗣️ She feels Clavacia becomes defensive when she is not fully receptive to his apologies, questioning the future of their relationship if the lying continues.

Tatiana's Deeper Trust Issues

• 👨‍👧 Tatiana reveals that her trust issues stem from her father’s past betrayal, including not being included in his wedding to his new girlfriend.
• ⚠️ This past hurt makes it difficult for her to process current infringements on her trust.

Rebuilding Trust and Accountability

• 🤝 Dr. Ally emphasizes that Clavacia must actively work to rebuild Tatiana’s trust by being transparent and honest.
• 🛡️ Clavacia is advised that while he cannot prevent external conflicts, he can respond in a way that makes his partner feel supported.
• 📈 The therapist highlights that damaged trust requires going out of your way to ensure your partner feels secure and informed.