Intimacy Anorexia Trait: Sex - Practical Advice Part 3Intimacy Anorexia Trait: Sex - Practical Advice Part 3
The Recovery Lifestyle™
In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, our hosts Chris Decker and John Rizzi talk about some practical tips on how to speed up one’s recovery from sexual addiction. As married men, Chris and John both share their own shortcomings in terms of pursuing and meeting their wives’ emotional needs, and provide ways to overcome those deficiencies. Whether it’s staying clear of inappropriate media or choosing to meet your wife’s emotional needs first, the important thing is to be intentional, assertive, and communicative. HIGHLIGHTS What sobriety from sexual addiction means You have to confide in somebody and get help Keep pursuing your wife and meet her needs Be more assertive and intentional with your actions QUOTES Chris on why you need to avoid all inappropriate content: "Even the smallest seed can get into your brain and derail you. You need to stop all of it." John's tips for meeting your wife's emotional needs: "Know your wife's love languages. Speak to her in her love languages. Serve her. Compliment her. Talk to her. Ask open-ended questions. Actually listen. Give good feedback. None of this stuff comes naturally to most of us. So that means we have to have intentionality." Chris on why we need to be more communicative about expectations: "There's these covert contracts that we're creating with people in our life and we're disappointed when they don't do that thing. This is lunacy. It is necessary to be clear with communication. Actually setting boundaries creates more freedom." Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
19:46•26 Oct 2022
Building Intimacy: Overcoming Sexual Addiction with Chris and John
“The important thing is to be intentional, assertive, and communicative.”
Feeling disconnected in your relationship? Chris Decker and John Rizzi dive into the complexities of sexual addiction and how it affects intimacy in this episode of 'The Recovery Lifestyle'. Both hosts, who are married men, share their personal journeys and struggles in meeting their wives' emotional needs. They don't shy away from discussing their own shortcomings and provide actionable advice on how to overcome these challenges.
From avoiding inappropriate media to being more assertive and communicative, they offer practical tips that can help anyone struggling with sexual addiction. You'll hear about the importance of confiding in someone, seeking help, and staying intentional in your actions. Chris emphasizes the need to steer clear of any content that could derail your progress, while John highlights the significance of understanding and speaking your partner's love languages.
The episode is filled with relatable anecdotes and heartfelt advice, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their intimate relationships while battling sexual addiction. Tune in to learn how to create a more fulfilling and connected life with your partner.
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