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When I let people know that I work with people who are dealing with a sex addiction, I often hear things such as, “I wish I was a sex addict”. This tells me that people often misunderstand what being a sex addict is about. These misconceptions can make it challenging
Rebuilding trust after a sex addiction has been discovered can be one of the most challenging things that any couple may have to go through. The process of regaining trust can seem so overwhelming that it can be difficult to determine what should be done next. This simple guide can
I Hate My Life! I’m so Shy! How do I Change It? Shyness frustrates those who wish to have more fulfilling lives, expand their circle of friends, or improve their networking skills to advance their career. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve your comfort level in
Talking to your partner about couples therapy is one of the bravest, yet terrifying things that you can do. Many people are very fearful of what bringing up relationship counseling will do to the relationship. Unfortunately, this vulnerability leaves many in silence, rather than opening up this doorway to addressing
In our culture, we largely view relationships as something that will complete us. We find another person, we fall in love, and we synthesize our existence with that person. This merging with another person is depicted almost everywhere we look. We’ll see it in our family and friends, we see
Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun for many people. However, for those who aren’t in relationships, days such as this can bring a great deal of shame. If you’re single at this time of the year, you can walk away feeling as if there is something wrong with
I was recently asked why I want to work with sex addicts, their partners and their families. There is no single or simple answer and as I reflected on the question I found four specific factors and one over-riding principle. First, the numbers. In 2011 there were an estimated 9
Many relationships end in complete chaos, but why do some just fizzle out? Long-term relationships are hard work. In the beginning, there’s a clear excitement that makes it easy for you to put a lot of energy into it. However, as years pass, some relationships become boring, unenjoyable, and overly
The development of boundaries begins early in life and is reinforced by the relationships we form during the remainder of our lives. As a child, you expect your environment to provide you with your wants and needs. The child has an expectation of safety, nourishment, love, trust, and security. As
“How do I know that I am an addict?” Over the course of a week, I hear this question at least 15 times. It is a very valid question. In the recovery community, there is a saying, “if you have to ask, that may be an indication that there is