Rob and Tami go right into today’s questions. How can you tell whether someone is an addict vs. someone who likes to have affairs? Rob offers a very simple answer that might surprise you. Rob and Tami also shed some light why some addicts find it completely easy to lie to their loved ones, and also share strategies on what to do when you’re faced with temptation. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:30] How do I prevent myself from watching porn on my work computer?

[4:40] Addicts like to focus on all the things we’re giving up, but we don’t focus on all the things we are gaining. 

[6:25] When do you know if it’s a sex addiction vs. just a man trying to hook up regularly? 

[11:20] I found a loophole on my phone. Everything I want is a search away. How do I not give into temptation? 

[14:45] How in the world can my addict just blatantly lie to me? 

[17:25] When is it a good idea to start dating in recovery? 

[21:05] What are some childhood attachment wounds that end up leading to sex addiction? 

[23:00] Addicts are broken people who did not learn healthy coping strategies. 

[24:20] Drugs, alcohol, and sex do not let you down, but you feel terrible after.

[27:25] There are a lot of free resources for you. You can do it. 

 

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: [email protected]

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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