Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts

Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts

Book is in very good condition! There is only light wear. The pages are clean with no marks.

The exposure of politicians and celebrities involved in extramarital affairs often garners significant attention from the media. Such stories tend to put the spotlight on the individuals engaging in infidelity, while neglecting to address the experiences of their betrayed partners. Once the media frenzy subsides, what becomes of these partners? How do they decide whether to stay or leave? Is there any hope for the future of their relationship? How do they cope with the shame and move forward? "Mending A Shattered Heart" offers genuine hope, promise, and inspiration to those who are grappling with these challenges. It is a must-read for anyone who has discovered that their supposed soulmate, the person they should trust implicitly, has been unfaithful. Through this book, readers are provided with an opportunity to determine whether their partner is simply behaving poorly or genuinely suffers from sex addiction, a debilitating condition. Understanding this distinction and knowing how to respond can be transformative. Author and editor Stefanie Carnes collaborates with several leading experts in the fields of sex addiction and family therapy to navigate readers through a range of difficult questions, such as: Should I stay or go? How can I establish boundaries and ensure my own safety? What does it imply if my partner has exhibited an interest in minors? How should I approach discussing this with our children? Each of these topics is explored in dedicated chapters, culminating in a comprehensive guide that offers readers expert insights on beginning the arduous journey of healing a shattered heart. What sets "Mending A Shattered Heart" apart is its ability to provide inspiration and promise specifically to the partners of sex addicts. It underscores the gravity of sex addiction while emphasizing the potential for successful treatment, provided that both the partner and the addict are willing to put in the necessary effort. Failing to thoroughly assess their relationship with the sex addict could result in a cycle of destructive relationships, wherein the partner repeatedly leaves one unhealthy connection only to become involved with a similar individual, thus experiencing equally disastrous outcomes. "Mending A Shattered Heart" demonstrates to readers that they have choices. Even if the partner elects to end the relationship, there are measures they can take to facilitate their own recovery and ensure the avoidance of such heartbreak in the future. Should they choose to remain in the relationship, they can work towards repairing the damage while focusing on their own healing. The content of "Mending A Shattered Heart" is presented in a question and answer format, offering essential therapeutic and practical guidance that partners can immediately incorporate into their lives. This second edition of the book features a renewed emphasis on the impact of trauma when a partner discovers infidelity, as well as strategies for coping with such revelations.

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