Sexual addiction has affected some of the most notable figures in television, politics, and entertainment. David Duchovny’s public admission of being a sex addict, followed swiftly on the heels of a series of political controversies involving, Elliot Spitzer, Larry Craig and of course, Bill Clinton, are just a few examples of sexual addiction problems manifesting in men of power.
It’s often difficult to acknowledge the effect our behaviors have on our lives and the lives of those around us. We are creatures of habit after all, but some “habits” can have serious consequences. Robert Weiss’ book, Untangling the Web: Sex, Porn and Fantasy Addiction in the Internet Age specifically discusses potentially harmful Internet habits. Porn addiction, cyber affairs and online sexual chatting can become addictive behaviors with negative outcomes.
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Maybe the discovery that your spouse or partner has a sexual addiction comes as a shock, or perhaps you knew or suspected it for some time. Either way, the knowledge rocks your relationship in a profound and devastating manner. You may try to ignore it, hoping it will go away, that somehow it’s not true, and that nothing will change between the two of you. All are natural first inclinations – and all are just delaying the inevitable. You have to find some way to deal with your partner’s sexual addiction. The question is: how?
Robert Weiss, Founding Director of the Sexual Recovery Institute, issues statement regarding Tiger Woods and consequences of serial adultery on spouses
Despite well-intentioned advice from friends and families, expert on sexual addition says that spouses and families affected by infidelity should not take action right away unless faced with physical or psychological harm.
We are excited to announce that beginning January we will be offering a series of Sexual Addiction & Education seminars. This winter series will cover topics ranging from “Healthy Sex for Sex Addicts” to “Effective Fighting for Couples” — and everything in between! As always, we will cover the basics for newcomers and old-timers alike. All lectures are followed by separate spouses and addicts support groups at no extra charge.
A note to Donald Trump regarding his opinions on Tiger Woods expressed during Larry King Live.
While I’m certain that ‘the Donald’ feels that Tiger Woods should just go back to work and become an even bigger mega success than he already is – I bet there are A LOT of women and healthy dads and husbands out there who would say that Tiger either needs to tend to his family and/or his own personal development. Leave it to Donald Trump to discourage self-reflection and encourage money making as a life-solution.
When a famous person is known to have been involved in a sex scandal, more often than not the public will blame that individual–particularly if he’s male. However, what many fail to realize, is that “the other woman” can be just as much to blame.
Infidelity and spousal betrayal have been shoved into the spotlight with the Tiger Woods episode and the subsequent drama continuing to play out around it. Therapy experts working with betrayed spouses are evolving a deeper understanding and better tools to support these women who are often emotionally abandoned and even blamed for their own husband’s infidelities.
Tiger Woods has been all over the news lately. America cannot resist a sex scandal of course. But this isn’t your average scandal. SRI’s own Sharon O’Hara (Clinical Director) recently explained why Tiger Woods affair is actually an addiction to intensity, not unlike many professional athletes.
Los Angeles, CA (December 2009) – The Sexual Recovery Institute has announced that Founding Director Robert Weiss will conduct a Professionals Training and Program Development seminar for the U.S. Marine’s Family Advocacy in Okinawa Japan this week. This series of trainings will take place December 1, 2009 – December 3, 2009 on the US base in Japan and is expected to draw an audience of over 150 professionals from around the world.
