Am I Dating an Addict?
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges of dating someone with addiction and emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs and maintaining personal values.
When you love someone struggling with addiction, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of their behavior. This week, we talk about the hard reality of dating an addict. We explore why secrecy and defensiveness are the natural defensive reflexes of the disease—and why you shouldn't be the one paying the price for them. From recognizing the early warning signs to protecting your own values and mental health, this episode is about finding the clarity to decide if your relationship is a partnership ...
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeannine Anderson, Natalie Halcomb
Topics covered
- addiction
- relationships
- mental health
- secrecy
- defensiveness
Keywords
- addiction
- dating
- mental health
- relationships
- warning signs
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