17 | Is My Spouse A Porn Addict? 13 Clues To Help Expose Compulsive Sexual Behavior

As the wife of a recovering addict, I’ve learned that there were clues displayed by my husband that pointed to addictive behavior. I was aware of his periodic pornography use but didn’t put it together with these behavioral clues to realize that there might be a serious issue. Now that we have been working on our recovery for several years, I have discovered what I either missed or ignored as signs of a porn addiction.  We are going to share some information with you today that I wished I had known before it had escalated into compulsive pornography use and serial extra-marital relationships.

 

We hope this information helps you connect the dots. This is not about getting our spouses into trouble; it’s about getting them out. Freedom is on the other side of hidden sin. Even if you are already aware of addictive behavioral patterns, please be assured that it will not just go away on its own. If left unaddressed, it will always escalate. It is a painful process to come out of addiction, for both spouses, but it is well worth the journey to experience real connection with each other in a marriage based on honesty, trust, transparency, and exclusivity.

 

So, grab your favorite beverage, get comfy and spend some time with us as we unpack 13 clues that may expose porn/sex addiction in your spouse or yourself so that healing can begin.

 

We pray this blesses you,

 

Johnny and Emily

 

 

CORRECTION: The scripture reference of Proverbs 27:17 was incorrect. Here is the verse with the correct reference;

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24

 

Resources mentioned:

            Out of the Shadows – Patrick Carnes

            LPC; CSAT; Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA- 12-Step); Celebrate Recovery

           

Related Episodes:

Episode 04. Our Story: From Infidelity and Addiction to Reconciliation and Recovery

Episode 07. 5 Ways We Lie and the Secret to Complete Honesty (part 1)

Episode 08. 5 Ways We Lie and the Secret to Complete Honesty (part 2)

Episode 16. “It’s Just Porn, What’s The Big Deal?” And 4 Other Lies We Tell Ourselves To Justify Viewing Pornography

 

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