Overcoming Betrayal & Addiction

Did I Marry an Illusion of a Man or Did the Addiction Just Take Over?


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Rob and Tami first want to clear the air on how addicts are not bad people, they are broken people, but inherently they are not evil. This is a common misconception because of all the harm and destruction they’ve caused in people’s lives. It’s just a way for them to cope with their own insecurities and demons. Rob also answers the question on ‘who’ your addict truly is. A betrayed spouse doesn’t know which version to believe anymore and Rob offers some insight on what to expect next.

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:25] My partner is an addict, but I’m frustrated by the lack of progress. What do I do?

[6:25] You have every right to be frustrated by his lack of progress! Protect yourself.

[8:45] The less progress you see from him, the less engaged you should be.

[9:05] Is porn and sex addiction always a progressive illness?

[12:15] Did I marry a mask of a man or was he always the person I loved just the addiction finally took over?

[16:55] Dr. Rob can you talk about the Atlanta spa shooter who claims he is a sex addict?

[21:00] Can I change my sexual arousal template?

[23:30] I’ve been clean for 3 months, but my partner doesn’t think I’m doing enough. How can I convince her I’m on the straight and narrow?

[29:45] Find a therapist that specifically deals with sex addiction.

 

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: [email protected]

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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