Dating Service
Stop Scammers
   
 

Oksana
age: 35

Nadiya
age: 28

Alena
age: 29
 

Articles

Signs of Addictive Relationships

I am
Look for
Age  - 
Country
Show profiles with photo only
Advanced Search
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
http://www.new-dating.com/
Signs of Addictive Relationships

Dishonesty. Neither Sam nor Debbie talks about who they are or what's really bothering them. They lie about what they want. This turns communication into an addictive relationship.

Unrealistic expectations. Both Sam and Debbie think the other will solve their self-esteem, body image, family, and existential problems. They believe the "right relationship" will make everything better. Yet, they're in a disastrous addictive relationship.

Instant gratification. Sam expects Debbie to be there for him whenever he needs her; he needs her to make him happy immediately. He's using her to make him feel good, and isn't relating to her as a partner or even a human being. She's a like drug. An addictive relationship drug.

Compulsive control. Debbie has to act a certain way, or Sam will threaten to leave her. Both feel pressure to stay in this addictive relationship; neither feel like they're together voluntarily.

Lack of trust. Neither partner trusts the other to be there when the chips are down. They don't believe the other really loves them, and they don't believe genuine caring or liking exists. At some level they know they're not in a healthy but rather in an addictive relationship.

Social isolation. Nobody else is invited into their relationship – not friends, family, or work acquaintances. People in addictive relationships want to be left alone.

Cycle of pain. Sam and Debbie are trapped in a cycle of pleasure, pain, disillusionment, blaming, and reconnection. The cycle repeats itself until one partner breaks free of the addictive relationship.

Addictive relationships can change, if both partners are self-aware and willing to do what it takes. In some cases an objective viewpoint (such as counseling) helps; other times, self-control and mutual accountability are all that's needed to turn the addictive relationship around.








Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
http://www.new-dating.com/

« All articles
Man and Dating
Where to Find a Date?
Online dating
Datingadvice.com about ND
Finding the best life partner
Why Online Dating is Popular?
Satisfying Relationships
Meet new people!
Advice to avoide scam
International dating


Dear friends, here on our website you get absolutely free access to the following: Magazine (with the most interesting articles about relationships, psychology, dating, as well as interesting life stories collected and presented by specialists, psychologists and other competent experts for you), Forum (where each member of our community can open his topic of interest, and discuss it with other users), Gallery with the search by countries and cities to find interesting people. Everyone who has subscribed to the mailing list of articles and new profiles will receive them to the specified mailing address. All services on our service are free! If someone wants to support and help us to improve the NDservice project, we suggest using Buy me a coffee

International dating | Russian women | International dates | Dating sites | Dating service | Online dating | Russian brides | Finding a partner online | Matchmaking service | Online personals | Worldwide singles | Online dating website | Meet personals | European dating site | Dating tips

Copyright © 2003-2024 New-Dating.com. All rights reserved.