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Secrets, Transparency, and Recovery
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at
7:10 am
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In one of his previous posts, Alex commented that you are only as sick as your worst secret. Secrets are your worst enemy in recovery, in trying to stay clean, and in trying to rebuild your relationship.
Your spouse needs you to be transparent, especially where your online activities are concerned. Transparency allows him or her to see for himself or herself that you are "staying clean" and being an honest and faithful partner. In the aftermath of the kinds of behavior sex addiction Read more [...]
Married to a Sex Addict: 8 Ways to Support Recovery
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at
8:55 am
If your spouse has just come forward with a sexual addiction, he or she has a long and difficult journey ahead. As a loving, compassionate partner, there are a few things you can do to provide support and encouragement during this process.
Understand your limits. While there are things you can do to support your spouse's recovery, it is important to understand that ultimately, you are not responsible for his or her behavior or decisions. Try to be a positive influence and a source of encouragement and Read more [...]
Helping Your Partner and Repairing Your Marriage
Friday, November 18th, 2011 at
4:04 am
If you have just discovered or admitted that you have a problem with pornography or sexual addiction, you have a long and challenging recovery ahead of you. The support of a spouse can be a tremendously helpful resource during this time, but it is important to remember that your spouse has been badly hurt by your actions (whether you intended that or not, because you probably did not) and has his or her own recovery to face as well. He or she will need your support just as much as you need Read more [...]
Married to a Sex Addict: Transparency vs. Snooping
Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at
5:34 pm
If you have just discovered that your spouse has been unfaithful, whether through pornography, sexting, or physical encounters, you probably feel that it will be very difficult to trust your partner in the future. However, trust is crucial to the success of any relationship. If you want to repair your relationship and move forward together, rebuilding trust is one the greatest and most important challenges you now face as a couple.
Transparency will be very important as you proceed. Experience Read more [...]
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