Attachment styles play a significant role in shaping how we connect with others. These patterns, developed in childhood, can deeply impact adult relationships, influencing behaviors and emotional responses. When unhealthy attachment styles emerge, they often contribute to challenges like sex and love addiction. These addictions...
A soldier is vulnerable when the enemy weakens the defenses that keep him safe. Hungry, angry, lonely, tired, restless, irritable and discontent weaken the defenses of the addict. Lust, pride, and resentments fuel the fire, confronting the trigger toward relapse. All of a sudden, the...
Love addiction is a condition where a person becomes emotionally dependent on romantic relationships, often harming their well-being. This dependency shows up as an overwhelming need for approval and affection from a partner. Unlike healthy love, which involves mutual respect and allows both individuals to...
The Challenges of Disclosing Sex Addiction to a Partner Disclosing sex addiction to a partner can be an incredibly difficult decision and complex process. It involves vulnerability, honesty, and the risk of significant emotional repercussions. Let's explore the challenges of this disclosure and provide strategies...
Even though sex addiction isn't among the most talked-about addictions, and even though it's not widely recognized as a source of stigma (given our culture's encouragement of risky sexual behavior), the struggle for those affected is undeniably real. Perhaps due to its sinful nature when...
Contentment Serenity is a sense of emotional integrity and resilience. Sobriety is the first step on the journey. Faith, letting go of resentments, improving our character, making amends, regularly taking personal inventory, and helping others, leads to contentment. Therefore, while a person may be sober...