Category: sexual addiction
In Too Deep
The other week I received an email from an old friend dealing with a challenging situation. Although I often don’t hear from people until they’re in crisis, it was
How the Swinging Lifestyle Can Unintentionally Alter Marriages: A Cautionary Tale
Entering the world of a swinging lifestyle can be an intriguing notion for many couples looking to explore new horizons within their sexual lives. However, the story of a
Your Daily Fix
Start your day off right with the perfect cup of coffee. In my home, that consists of Estate Guatemalan coffee. Some of you may be settling for second or
The Hidden world of Sexual Addiction and a double life
Explore the hidden world of sexual addiction and the struggle of leading a double life. Discover the shocking truth uncovered by researchers – sex addicts often feel like they
Finding Sex Addicts
When I first started my private practice, I had the opportunity to meet with Sandy Pannett, another therapist. We would have regular meetings where we discussed the challenges we
When your spouse wants you to be immoral
When you’re an approval addict, marital conflicts put you in a bind. You want your spouse’s approval so badly that you’re willing to do whatever it takes in gaining
Dealing with love and sex addicts
If you’ve ever dealt with sexual addiction or love addiction, you are familiar with the experience of asking yourself ‘What world do they live in?” In your attempt at
Getting your daily fix
Around my home, we joke about getting our ‘daily fix’ of coffee in the mornings. There is a sensation that comes with that morning fix that gives a reassurance
Sex Addiction and the Double-Life
Today I wanted to touch on the topic of sexual addiction and leading a double life. I mention this based on findings from researchers. What they found was that
From Infidelity to Swinging
A reader wanted to know about going from infidelity to swinging. From an addiction perspective, both infidelity and swinging are part of the progression of sexual addiction. Let me
