About Addiction
Love & Relationship Addiction: When the pursuit of love becomes a painful pattern.
What love & relationship addiction looks like, where to find support, and the treatment approaches that help people recover.
Love and relationship addiction involves a pattern of dysfunctional romantic or sexual relationships, often characterized by intense attractions, anxiety about abandonment, and difficulty being alone. Signs include a series of short, intense relationships, constantly seeking new partners, or staying in unhealthy relationships.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) provides a supportive community for those struggling with love and relationship addiction. Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) can also be helpful.
Recovery often involves individual therapy, particularly addressing attachment issues and past traumas. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and participation in support groups like SLAA or CoDA can be beneficial.