Loving Yourself with a Sex Addicted PartnerLoving Yourself with a Sex Addicted Partner
Inner Bonding
Are you in a relationship with a partner who is addicted to sex or porn? Is it okay to say no to sex? While the answer to this question might seem simple, discover the subtleties within this question, and learn what would be loving to yourself with ...
22:32•13 Dec 2021
Navigating Love and Self-Care with a Sex-Addicted Partner
“Self-abandonment is the underlying cause of sex addiction and other addictions. Alicia and Henry's addictions are the result of avoiding, learning how to fill themselves with love from their spiritual source, so that they're not empty and needy of something external to fill them up and take away their pain.”
Being in a relationship with a sex-addicted partner can be a tumultuous journey, filled with emotional highs and lows. In this episode of 'Inner Bonding', Dr. Margaret Paul dives into the complexities of maintaining self-love and emotional health while dealing with a partner's sex addiction. It's not just about saying 'no' to sex; it's about understanding the deeper layers of your own needs and boundaries. Dr.
Paul sheds light on the root causes of sex addiction, often linked to self-abandonment, and emphasizes the importance of not taking your partner's addiction personally. She offers practical advice on how to open up deeper communication with your partner, seek counseling, and join support groups to foster healing. This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone struggling with the emotional toll of a partner's addiction, offering tools to nurture oneself and build healthier relationships.
If you're seeking ways to navigate this challenging dynamic while maintaining your own well-being, this episode is a must-listen.
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