All The Little Lies That Destroy Trust in Marriage: How to Spot and Stop Them

Not all lies are loud.

In marriage, it’s often the quiet, everyday phrases—“I’m fine,” “It doesn’t bother me,” “I’m over it”—that do the most long-term damage.

In this episode of The Voyage Cast, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker explores how small, self-protective lies quietly erode emotional intimacy and relational trust. These aren’t betrayals you read about in books—they’re the slow drips that wear down even strong connections.

With candid insight and a powerful satirical segment inspired by C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, Eddie breaks down:

• The hidden cost of emotional dishonesty in marriage
• How hyper-individualism and unforgiveness distort intimacy
• Why the illusion of “endless options” sabotages commitment
• How to build truth-based relationships that actually last

This episode blends humor, theology, and practical advice, offering a call to action for couples who want more than survival in marriage—they want restoration.

Because real love doesn’t lie—it leans in.