Category Archives: 1. Understanding Sexual Addiction
What do Sex, Drugs and Cheese have in Common?
Cheese? Why in the world are we talking about cheese? THE DEAL WITH CHEESE I learned an interesting thing about cheese this week. Cheese contains an unusual protein called casein. I won’t get too scientific here but, evidently, normal protein molecules are made up of individual “beads” of amino acids. These beads are usually strung…
What in the World is Wrong with Him?
Maybe you’ve said it yourself (or at least thought it). “What is WRONG with my husband? Why does he continue to struggle? How long do I have to worry and wonder about how he’s REALLY doing? Why can’t he grab hold of this recovery thing and get us off this roller coaster of pain?” YOU’RE…
Can You Get an Addiction from your Family?
There is scientific evidence that suggests that our genetic makeup can make us more vulnerable to addiction. Maybe you can point to situations where addiction seems to run in a family. The addict’s parents, and maybe even their grandparents, have had their own struggles with addiction. On the other hand, we may be aware of…
Did You Know There’s Another Liar in the Room?
Addicts lie. Yep! That’s the truth. In fact, I’ve heard more than a few women say that their husband’s lying is even harder for them to live with than their sexual improprieties. That’s saying a LOT. But, let’s face it, nearly every active addict is a liar. Actually, there are logical reasons why they lie…
The Unexpected Connection that Shatters a 50 Year Belief
Have you ever heard of “six degrees of separation?” It speaks to the high level of connection we have we others on this planet. It is the basic premise that everyone in the world is six steps or less from every other person. THE RESEARCH There have been many interesting studies relating to this theory.…
What Every Wife Should Know . . .
