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EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 17 MIN

Navigating Your Partner's Addiction Without Losing Yourself

from Men on the Path to Love · host Bill Simpson

Addiction can be under the surface of many relationships, often subtle addictions we don't immediately recognize as dangerous. While substance abuse might be the first thing that comes to mind, the emotional devastation of gambling addiction, shopping addiction, workaholism, gaming obsession, or food dependency, and more, can be equally destructive to a relationship.In this episode, You'll hear Justin & Jessica's story and the painful impact Jessica's shopping addiction had on their marriage.  Whether you're currently navigating a partner's addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical guidance for the challenging road ahead. Remember that while you can walk alongside someone in their recovery journey, you cannot walk the path for them—and sometimes, loving yourself means making the difficult choice to step away. Check out the Navigating Your Partner's Addiction Without Losing Yourself, episode.Join me for my weekly live event "Beyond the Episode" on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern US. Click here for the Zoom link. Replay on YouTube.Link: Al-Anon Support for families and friends of addicts.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEmail: [email protected] Guide: 5 Steps to Understand Why Your Last Relationship Didn't WorkFree Guide: 7 Standards Every Man Needs Before Dating AgainWebsite: https://menonthepathtolove.com/Support The Show: Click HereFacebook: Bill SimpsonInstagram:@MenOnThePathtoLoveLinkedIn: Bill SimpsonSubstack: @billsimpson44

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Addiction can be under the surface of many relationships, often subtle addictions we don't immediately recognize as dangerous. While substance abuse might be the first thing that comes to mind, the emotional devastation of gambling addiction, shopping addiction, workaholism, gaming obsession, or food dependency, and more, can be equally destructive to a relationship.In this episode, You'll hear Justin & Jessica's story and the painful impact Jessica's shopping addiction had on their marri...

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