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I have an entire web site dedicated to dealing with addictions. If you would like to learn about how to help your partner or yourself to deal with: alcohol, drugs pornography, sexual addiction, or gambling go to: www.BeatingAddictions.com

 Here is an article that will give some idea of how to deal with addictions

Regardless of whether or not it is alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling or the Internet,it is hard to have a partner that is an addict. Addiction affects personal relationships, communication, parenting, finances and work life. Oftentimes, a non-addict believes that this problem is best resolved by getting his/her partner to admit and deal with the addiction and participate in therapy (Information on non-traditional treatment for addictions is available at DrMartyTashman.com). A bigger challenge however, is for the non-addict to think about ones own needs and behavior. It is important that the non-addicted partner consider these questions:

• What do you want and need from this relationship?
• How do you need to be treated?
• Am I being a good partner by being supportive (but not enabling) and understanding (but not rationalizing)?
• What am I going to do that is not dependant on my partner’s behavior? Read more

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