What is a Process Addiction? Articles>Sex Addiction, Eating Disorders, Love Addiction, Relationships, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 2, 2021We’re all familiar with substance addiction, but what is a process addiction? While substance abuse gets a lot of attention, it isn’t the only type of addiction out there. Behavioral or process addictions can mess with people’s lives just as much as substance addiction. A process addiction is a compulsion to engage in a specific…
Discovering Your Partner’s Sex Addiction Articles>Sex Addiction, Love Addiction, Relationships, Sex AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021Sex addiction is perhaps not as familiar to most people as substance abuse disorders may be. Sex is a natural part of human behavior, and an interest in sex is completely healthy. Most of us are aware that people’s sexual appetites and proclivities vary on a wide spectrum. It isn’t always easy to recognize…
Sex Addiction and the Narcissist Discard Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNOctober 29, 2015In the beginning, he told you were the most amazing woman he’d ever known. He gave you his full, rapt attention, texted you all day long, and seemed to take a special interest in whatever you were interested in. Sex was spectacular, and he spun tales of grand future plans. And then the relationship ended…
The Top 6 Reasons Men Cheat Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNSeptember 19, 2015Infidelity hurts. It ruins relationships. It devastates your sense of trust, loyalty and true love. When it happens, you just want to know why. Only your spouse can really answer that, and even he may struggle to tell you exactly why he did it. The best way to heal from infidelity is to see a…
Age, Personality Type Predict Risk for an Extramarital Affair Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNSeptember 16, 2015Are you the type of person to have an affair? Is there even a “type” of person who is more likely to cheat on a partner? Well, the answer appears to be a little bit yes and a little bit no. Here are a few of the factors that make someone statistically more likely to…
Telltale Signs That You Are a Love Addict Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 24, 2015What is more wonderful than falling in love? The delirious feeling of finding that special someone is written about in books and songs and movies. When you’re listening to music, you hear one song after another all about getting carried away with feelings of romantic love. Every day you see devoted couples on magazine covers…
Is It Really Possible To Love Too Much? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNFebruary 3, 2015When you love someone, you have intense feelings of warmth and affection. The other person has become extremely important to you, and it’s hard to imagine a life that doesn’t include him or her. Experiencing love is one of the most valued and wonderful of human experiences. In most cases, love is a healthy, positive…
Addicted to Love Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNJanuary 17, 2015Love addiction is a term many people are not familiar with. Although it is not a diagnosable condition according to many experts, there is evidence that some people become addicted to the feeling of being in love and to being around the person they love. Some would call this a behavioral addition, while others call…
Study Finds Similarities in Sex Addiction and Drug Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNOctober 23, 2014Addiction is often measured, in part, by the impact it makes on a person’s quality of life. In instances of substance use, it can also be measured by intensity and frequency of use. In other behaviors, such as compulsive gambling, the behavior can also be measured in the frequency of the behavior. However, without any…
Women and Sex Addiction: Building Strength Through Friendship Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNSeptember 28, 2014Almost three years ago, I walked into my first Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) meeting. I wasn’t sure yet if the 12 steps were for me (I couldn’t conceive of a Higher Power, much less one that might be interested in helping me out), but I had absolutely no doubt that, if these groups…
