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Essentially, sex addiction refers to compulsive sexual thoughts and behaviors that interfere with the person’s daily life and relationships. The person cannot stop thinking or acting in certain ways, even though they would like to. They might not be enjoying the sexual behaviors but instead feel ashamed or distressed by them, and still not quite manage to put a stop to them.

The reality of an affair is that it has a wide-reaching impact. It doesn’t just affect the couple or just the people directly involved. It can also ripple through the family and the community, changing and influencing the relationships we have with other family members and especially with children. Young or adult children are likely to struggle and deal with difficult emotions related to an affair, so it’s a situation that involves them and that might require a conscious effort to address and overcome the situation.

Even during an affair, it’s possible to still love your partner and want to work things out. You’re likely experiencing a lot of anger, hurt, and betrayal right now, but that doesn’t mean you want a divorce. You probably want to lash out at your partner and punish them for hurting you, which is completely understandable. However, if you want to reconcile and solve your relationship problems, you have to face facts and start working toward a solution.

Relationship experts believe that the COVID-19 lockdown will lead to a rise in divorce rates in the world. Many people are anxious about spending too much time with others, no matter how close they are. But what are some new things people are doing to step out on their partners? Is relationship/marriage loneliness during the pandemic pushing people into cheating more so?

Sexual addiction refers to a compulsive need to engage in sexual activity that provides a sort of “fix”, a “high”. While people generally enjoy sex, people with an addiction in this regard feel a pressing need to engage in it to the point where it dominates their whole life.

There are many different aspects of infidelity, and one of the more common themes that I experience in working with men who’ve cheated on their partners is that most times, they avoid dealing with their issues, and seek out women to make them feel good or to give them what they want, or think that they want, as opposed to getting those needs met directly from their relationship partner.

If you’ve been cheated on by a previous partner in another relationship, it may significantly alter your perception of your current or future relationships. If you’re between relationships, or just not dating or wanting a relationship now, it might prevent you from getting into one or finding the one for you.