I Am Married to an Addict and I Don't Want to Break Up My Family

Dr. Rob and Tami talk about a young mother of two who is struggling to deal with her acting out and abusive husband. She doesn't want to break up the family and she's scared for her future, but Dr. Rob and Tami offer a beacon of hope in what should be some of her next steps.   TAKEAWAYS: [1:05] After a betrayal, when does it make sense to have sexual intimacy again? [9:35] He's blaming me for his addiction and he's relapsed. I don't want to break up the family, so what should I do? [15:40] Remember, none of this is your fault! [20:15] Dr. Rob hates that there's abuse going on in the home. [24:35] So many addicts don't realize that they'll never find what they're looking for. [25:15] He says he's in recovery. I don't think he is. I want to secure our financial future. What should I do?   RESOURCES: Seekingintegrity.com Email Tami: [email protected] Sexandrelationshiphealing.com Intherooms.com Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship-Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating, by Robert Weiss Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, by Robert Weiss Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction, by Robert Weiss Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss