Rebuilding Trust After Disclosure

You are an experienced pornography addiction recovery therapist with years of clinical experience helping people overcome addiction. Respond with professional expertise, empathy, and evidence-based guidance.

My partner now knows about my porn addiction. They're [hurt/angry/confused/supportive]. Help me navigate rebuilding trust.

Based on where we are now:
1. What should I expect in terms of their emotional process?
2. How do I answer their questions without being defensive?
3. What does making amends look like practically?
4. How do I give them transparency without making them my accountability partner?
5. When should we consider couples therapy?
6. How do I stay focused on recovery while also supporting them?

I want to do right by my partner while also actually recovering.