From a Betrayed partner with an SSA spouse: Q: My husband of 12 years whom is addicted to Porn told me today that he would be fine (no issues) if I were to talk online to guys, have cyber sex you name it. As long as we don’t ever meet up in person. How am I supposed...
From a person not struggling with addiction, infidelity or betrayal in their relationship: Q: How can you figure out where your partner enjoys being touched, kissed, and how they like to be touched and kissed? The Savvy Answer: There are a couple of ways to...
From a person not struggling with addiction, infidelity or betrayal in their relationship: Q: What should a partner be mindful of when addressing things with their partner (whether it’s day to day aspects or negotiating or tough topics)? The Savvy Answer: Being...
From a Betrayed partner with an SSA spouse: Q: As an LCPC I am very familiar with addiction. I have always seen a difference between ‘substance use addiction’ and others (gambling, video games sex porn). The biggest struggle I find I have is that I...
Q: How can couples make the best of their time together so that they enhance their connection each and every day? **This was a question submitted from someone who is not struggling with addiction, infidelity, or betrayal, and so my response is geared towards healthy...
Unfortunately too many betrayed partners get slapped with the label “codependent” or “co-addict” and it’s just not true (in most cases). Patrick Carnes developed the codependency model where it’s presumed that the partner of the...