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Friday 27 October 2017

Understanding Love Addiction Therapy Versus Sex Addiction

By Catherine Smith


Most people have experienced some type of love in life. Whether family, friendship or romantic love, most everyone has experienced one kind or another. While this is the case, there are often many whom mistake chemical and sexual attraction for the romantic type on a regular basis. In these cases, the individual may be in need of Love Addiction Therapy.

The differences between these addictions while closely related are separate and apart from another with regards to the definitions, symptoms and therapies. For, when it comes to sex, individuals can have urges which are beyond control of the individual. As such, this often creates issues with a number of other people over time. For, sex addicts are often known to take advantage of others whether through false impressions such as lying about being married or sexual assault. Whereas, when it comes to love, individuals often mistake sexual attraction to others for love while expecting a long-term commitment only to be later disappointed.

While this is the case, the definition of this type of addiction includes having a compulsive pattern with regards to relationships, sexuality and romance. In many cases, these compulsive behaviors can have negative effects for addicts and partners. In fact, these addictions often end in failed marriages, legal issues, custody battles and sexually transmitted diseases.

One symptom in which these addicts share is that of being active on several different dating websites, talking on chat lines or reading personals in local newspapers at the same time. While many sex addicts may become involved in or with the sex work industry, others often refrain. As such, while some symptoms are shared, there are others which remain separate and apart from each addict.

Whatever the case and regardless of symptoms, there are now therapies available to help those who feel one may have this addiction. Some of these therapies include learning how to build healthy relationships, setting appropriate boundaries and achieving legitimate intimacy. While this type addiction can be quite difficult, an addict of this nature becoming involved with a sex addict can often be a deadly match.

These addicts often need to be cautious of becoming involved with sex addicts. While it can often be difficult to know if someone is a sex addict or otherwise, there are often signs. For example, when meeting someone new, if the individual attempts to make a move, is rejected and yet continues to do so, this person may very well be a sex addict.

When it comes to heartbreak, both have caused much pain in this area. For, whether one is the addict or partner, there is often disappointment when a relationship ends. Whether that be a long-term marriage or a casual dating relationship, there is often one person whom experiences more pain than the other.

Individuals recognizing that one has a problem need seek help from one of the many addiction centers or therapists now working in this area. For, while there remains controversy, more and more therapists are starting to see this type of addiction as a disease. While this is the case, most insurance plans still do not cover these therapies, something therapists and victims are currently trying to change in the future.




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