Dr. Rob and Tami walk you through the steps you need to take to have healthy boundaries as a sex or love addict that’s going through the dating process. They also explain what intimacy looks like, and how you know you’re picking an open and healthy partner for you as you go through sober dating. Dr. Rob also shares when it’s a good idea to reveal to your new partner that you’re an addict in this week’s episode. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:35] 22 months into recovery, what should I expect as a partner? 

[4:50] As a betrayed partner, what’s the connection between relationships and sex addiction? 

[9:00] I am starting to date sober and have healthy boundaries. When is it a good time to have sex in a relationship? 

[14:40] Dr. Rob shares what healthy sex looks like as a sex addict. 

[17:50] How do you know if you’re dating the right person? 

[20:50] Should I fully disclose to a new partner that I’m an addict? 

[22:50] I’ve contradicted 3 STDs from my partner. Why wouldn’t he wear protection to cover up his infidelity? 

[25:00] When we’re activating acting out our addictions, we’re not thinking about safety. 

 

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: [email protected]

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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