If sexual addiction has impacted your relationship, don’t lose hope. We understand that issues of trust, insecurity, and communication can be hard to overcome on your own. Christian counseling for sexual addiction can help you heal pain and wounds to your body as well as your spirit for whole-person wellness. Through science-based addiction recovery tools, years of fine-tuned couples counseling techniques, and Biblical knowledge, you get a holistic approach that you won’t find with secular groups. At Seattle Christian Counseling, we have seen God pull couples out of these hard times and use their struggles to forge stronger bonds and growth.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13
Sexual Addiction and Your Relationships
What brings you to this page? You don’t need us to tell you how sexual addiction can effect relationships; you probably know all too well. But, do you understand your partner’s experience? Sometimes it can be hard to really grasp how sexual addiction affects your partner, whether you are the offending spouse or the one who was betrayed.
If you’ve been hurt because your partner struggles with sexual addiction, having a better understanding can be very helpful and might even give you some peace in knowing that you are not to blame. Sexual addiction is usually a symptom of deeply rooted issues and emotional pain, often making it very hard to form and keep healthy relationships. On the other hand, if you hurt someone you love because of sexual addiction, it’s important to be compassionate and accountable for the hurt this caused your loved one. Many partners struggle with things like depression and feelings of inadequacy, causing nearly 60% of women to develop an eating disorder after discovering their partner had sex addiction. The complex nature of sex addiction and the harm it can cause for relationships makes recovery very difficult without professional help, but through dedication and guidance, you can get your relationship back on track.
