Discovering The Benefits Of Love Addiction Therapy

By Catherine Smith


When it comes to romantic relationships, there are those which lead to marriage, those which lead to divorce and those which many wish never would have happened in the first place. As such, love addiction therapy is now available for those which can not break free from the bonds of a past, or unrequited love.

Currently, there remains a great deal of controversy as to whether or not this type addiction exists. Although, for those who have experienced first hand the disappointment of repeated rejection, most will suggest the addiction is a reality. For, it can often be vastly disappointing when someone a person loves has no interest in a romantic relationship.

While this is the case, the definition when it comes to being addicted to love also includes having a compulsive nature which always require one to be in some type romantic relationship. In some cases, those addicted to love often stay in abusive relationships in fear of being alone. For, feeling alone and isolated when outside a relationship is one of the biggest signs of addiction when it comes to love.

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.

While most addicts of this type have experienced heartbreak and devastation when it comes to romance, it is imperative to build future relationships in which romantic interest is shared rather than one-sided. Otherwise, the individual is only setting oneself up for another heart break. As such, whether or not one goes through professional treatment, it is essential to acknowledge and understand how a partner feels about love and romance on a regular basis.

Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine whether or not one is interested in a long-term relationship. Individuals going through a dating process need to clarify any intentions one has towards a commitment or long-term relationship as early on in the process as possible. For, while dating can be fun, falling in love only to discover it is a one sided love can often be more destructive than most people realize.




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