Post by Susan Peabody on Nov 26, 2023 15:43:44 GMT -8
Addiction to Love
This book will tell you every you need to know about LOVE ADDICTION and RECOVERY. It is straightforward and easy to read. The first edition came out in 1989. Since then, it has gone through three editions, and has been translated into four languages. This is my most popular book and considered a classic by many. It has sold over 60,000 copies and has been translated into four languages.
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Reader Comments
This book is a wonderful read for a person who has had a string of unsuccessful relationships and feels that the problem is everyone else! This is a book that will lead anyone to a greater level of maturity and understanding about love addiction and how it affects others. You really get an understanding of an emotional needy person and why they need and crave love in an unhealthy way.
Stacey
For anyone who is dependent or codependent, and may not even realize it, this is a great eye opener. It helps you look at your family history and how you were not really raised in a household that gave you the attention, validation, and emotional awareness you needed. So now you are an emotionally regressed adult looking for what you did not get growing up. Love addiction happens with both lovers and friends. You are determined to make these relationships work even when it's not a good situation to be in.
Steven
I think this book will bring anyone into self-awareness. I had to learn the difference between healthy love and unhealthy love, especially if you got some confusing messages growing up. Some people don't know they are codependent, because they are really successful and independent. People come to them for advice, but then they get into a relationship and their needy, weak, inner child comes out.
Mary
This book is a MUST for everyone. Our society does not focus on this topic enough. Instead, we focus in on the results of love addiction such as suicide, stalking, serial dating (no break between relationships), and substance abuse.
This book has an amazing recovery program. At least half of the book is based on solutions to the problem. It's all in here--everything you need to know about love addiction and how to recover.
Toya Johnson
Stacey
For anyone who is dependent or codependent, and may not even realize it, this is a great eye opener. It helps you look at your family history and how you were not really raised in a household that gave you the attention, validation, and emotional awareness you needed. So now you are an emotionally regressed adult looking for what you did not get growing up. Love addiction happens with both lovers and friends. You are determined to make these relationships work even when it's not a good situation to be in.
Steven
I think this book will bring anyone into self-awareness. I had to learn the difference between healthy love and unhealthy love, especially if you got some confusing messages growing up. Some people don't know they are codependent, because they are really successful and independent. People come to them for advice, but then they get into a relationship and their needy, weak, inner child comes out.
Mary
This book is a MUST for everyone. Our society does not focus on this topic enough. Instead, we focus in on the results of love addiction such as suicide, stalking, serial dating (no break between relationships), and substance abuse.
This book has an amazing recovery program. At least half of the book is based on solutions to the problem. It's all in here--everything you need to know about love addiction and how to recover.
Toya Johnson
Table of Contents
I. LOOKING FOR LOVE
The Hungry Heart
II.THE MANY FORMS OF ADDICTION TO LOVE
Fatal Attraction, Casanova, and Stand By your Man
Addictions to Parents, Children, Siblings, or Friends
Two-way Addictions
Falling in Love with an Unavailable Person
Becoming Dependent on an Abusive Partner
Dual and Subsidiary Addictions
Obsessions That Go Underground
Hurting Others
Crimes of the Heart
III. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE POTENTIAL LOVE ADDICTS
Contributing Factors
Love Songs & Myths About Romantic Love
Role Structuring ─ Women Only
Inadequate Role Models
IV. SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION TO LOVE AND SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGE
Love at First Sight
Excessive Fantasizing
The Need to Create Drama and Excitement
Exaggerated Fears in Relationships
Abnormal Jealousy
Dysfunctional Emotions
Weak Personality Boundaries
High Level of Tolerance For Suffering In Relationships
Accepting Dishonesty
Being Ruled by Your Libido
Confusing Need With Want
The Compelling Need to Control
V. THE PROGRESSION OF ADDICTION TO LOVE
Contributing Factors/Beginning Stage
Chronic Stage
Dying for Love
Typical Progression
VI. RECOVERY
Courageously Facing Your Own Shortcomings
Making Changes
Progress Not Perfection
Therapy & Support Groups Really Do Help
Healing the Wounds of Childhood Trauma ─ Grief Work
The Eternal Child Within
Building Self-esteem
Spirituality & Recovery
Christian Ideals
Can An Addictive Relationship Be Saved?
Ending a Relationship When It Is Necessary
Being Single: Is It a Face Worse Than Death?
VII. STARTING OVER AGAIN
Personality Types That Trigger Addictive Behavior
The Fear of Intimacy Underlying the Yearning to Love and Be Loved
Hidden Signals ─ What Not to Do On Your First Date
VIII. CREATING LOVING AND FULFILLING RELATIONSHIPS
The Ingredients of a Healthy Relationship
The Progression of a Healthy Relationship
APPENDICES
Worksheet # - Am I a Love Addict?
Worksheet # - An Inventory of My Unhealthy Relationships
Worksheet # - Am I Ready for a Healthy Relationship?
Worksheet # - Do I Have a Healthy Relationship?
A Summary of the Addiction Process
Inner Child Meditation
The Steps to Recovery ─ What They Mean
Support Group Format
Suggested Reading
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