My wife and I have really enjoyed working out together during the pandemic, first virtually with our personal trainer and more recently through running. We don’t go very far or very fast, but the simple act of lacing up and jogging around the block a few times a week has become a welcome part of our routine.
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Therapist Cory Anderson Interviewed by The Naked Marriage
Cory goes on The Naked Marriage podcast to share how sex addiction differs from chemical addictions like alcoholism, how to know when pornography or masturbation crosses into an addiction, and what to do if you think your spouse is struggling with some sort of sexual compulsion.
Read MoreHow Do You Know Your Partner Isn't Secretly Acting Out?
One of the most common questions I get asked when working with wives is this: "My partner says he's not looking at porn/seeing other women/etc. anymore, but how can I trust him?" After all, if your partner was acting out secretly in the past, who's to say he's not still doing it?
It's easier to tell if an addict is drinking or doing drugs again. You'll see tell tale charges in your bank account and maybe even notice alcohol on your partner's breath. But sex addiction is tricky because things like porn are so easy to access, and they don't leave the same physical evidence behind.
In this video, I address the importance of "second-order change" to restoring trust in a relationship affected by sex addiction. Second-order change is also critical for long-term sobriety, so it's an important concept to understand early on in the recovery process.
Check back for more video Q&As based on common questions I receive in my practice.