Once relegated to the darkest corners of our society—explicit, sexual material is now only a few clicks away. Unlike previous mediums, the Internet offers convenient, instant, anonymous, no-cost access to…...

From time-to-time, we all rely on our significant other (or someone else with whom we are close) for support, validation… maybe even self-esteem. Turning to others to lift us up…...

Addiction today is more common than we dare to accept. Many types of addiction have become socially acceptable in these morally and spiritually bankrupt times. Good things, when misused, can…...

Relationships can provide a wonderful arena for healing love addiction. Many relationships flounder due to the issue of love addiction. Since people come together at their common level of woundedness…...

Find out what to do if you are using sex addictively to avoid anxiety, take away stress, fill up emptiness or to get validated. Robert consulted with me because his…...

Living with an addict (including alcoholics [1]) can feel like life in a war zone. The addict’s personality changes caused by addiction create chaos. Family dynamics are organized around the…...

When an obsession dominates us, it steals our will and saps all the pleasure out of life. We become numb to people and events, while our mind replays the same…...

Living with an addict can be a living hell. Unpredictable and dangerous, yet sometimes exciting and romantic. Never knowing when we’ll be blamed or accused. Not being able to dependably…...

When long-awaited sobriety finally arrives, partners expect their past relationship problems will disappear. Often, there is a “honeymoon” period when they’re on their best behavior and reaffirm their love and…...

Codependency has been referred to as “relationship addiction” or “love addiction.” Our focus on others helps alleviate our pain and inner emptiness, but by ignoring ourselves, it only grows. This…...