If you want to know if your spouse is an addict, look for these signs.
Talking Points:
- The first common sign to look out for is “off” sexual encounters. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, it’s probably a red flag.
- Addicts often isolate themselves because they know what they’re doing is wrong. They will go to places where they can hide to do what they want.
- It’s common for a sex addict to normalize their behavior. They will make their spouse feel like they’re overreacting and that everything is just fine. But, just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean it’s permissible or healthy. 1 Corinthians 7:2
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some behaviors you’ve noticed in your spouse that are making you suspicious?
- Do you feel guilty even wanting to bring up suspicious behavior? Explain.
- Have you ever confronted him on any of these things in the past? How did he respond?
- Read 1 Corinthians 7:2. How has your spouse brought other women into your marriage? Have you noticed his performance has changed in the bedroom? Explain.
- What does your spouse say to you trying to convince you that his sexual behaviors are normal?
- How do you feel when your spouse tries to normalize his behaviors?
- In what ways have you been minimizing the addictive behaviors in your spouse?
- How do you currently feel about the state of your marriage? What might need to change to make you feel more optimistic?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
