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.

While there remains a great deal of controversy in relation to love and sex addiction therapy, there are those whom have experienced the condition, gone through therapy and can now recognize the difference between these type attractions. While this can often be difficult for some people to admit, going through therapy can greatly benefit an individual with regards to future romantic interests and relationships.

As there are many compulsive urges related to the condition, individuals need to be cautious when developing and forming relationships with others. For, if not careful, these behaviors can often lead one into areas which can have a negative effect on the individual. One area in which those always seeking to find a romantic relationship need to be cautious is with regards to human trafficking. For, there have been a number of pimps pretending to have a romantic interest before kidnapping and forcing others to work in the sex industry.

In most cases, individuals effected by this type addiction include, having a compulsive nature that requires one to always look for, or be in a romantic relationship on a regular basis. In addition, always feeling afraid, isolated and alone when single is one of the biggest signs of this type addict. Mistaking chemical and sexual attraction for love are also common signs among people experiencing this condition.

While still controversial, there are now therapies which can help both type addicts overcome these urges. Some of these therapies include learning how to set and maintain boundaries when it comes sex. Whereas, others focus on learning how to achieve legitimate intimacy and build healthy relationships over time.

For, sex addicts often do not care about transmitting diseases to others. In fact, some deliberately sleep with anyone and everyone regardless of HIV or Hep C status. As such, it is imperative that those individuals looking for a romantic relationship are cautious, especially when coming into contact with someone having signs of being a sex addict. If having been involved with several partners, it is often advised that individuals get tested for both HIV and Hep C before becoming involved with others.

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.

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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