Will My Addict Ever Change? - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
from 2021-09-02T04:00
Dr. Rob and Tami share their thoughts on prenup and post-nup agreements. Do they work? Are they a good indicator that the relationship is moving forward? Dr. Rob and Tami also talk about when it’s time to separate from an addict and focus on yourself, especially if he has crossed certain legal boundaries.
TAKEAWAYS:
[0:30] What are your thoughts on postnups for the addict and the betrayed spouse?
[3:00] How do I have sex without disassoiating? I don’t know how to have sex while being emotionally sober.
[6:15] My addict is worried he’ll become non-sexual if he works the program. He feels a lot of shame. What should we do?
[9:35] My husband has been acting out and I got an STD. He’s now a convicted sex offender and says he’ll never do it again, what do you think?
[14:00] My addict hasn’t reached out for help, but he keeps promising to do so. Should I stick with it or separate from him?
[18:15] Couples therapy doesn’t solve addiction issues. You need additional support.
[20:35] I want to reconcile with my wife. How can I support her during this painful time?
[23:40] Am I a love addict?
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Book by Robert Weiss
Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction by Robert Weiss
Cruise Control Book by Robert Weiss
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