For more than 40 years, Dr. Doug Weiss has counseled thousands of men and women whose lives and marriages have been impacted by secret addictions. In this discussion, he breaks down the hidden costs of secretly managing an addiction and why it affects far more than just the addict.

Whether it be sex addiction, pornography, infidelity, or other types of addiction, the effects cause more harm than good. Discover how addictions degrade your quality of life, create a cycle of guilt and shame, and keep you from living up to your true potential due to the fear of being found out. They also slowly destroy relationships, with the partner of the addict experiencing betrayal trauma, confusion, and deep emotional pain.

Dr. Weiss explains how this cycle limits your emotional and spiritual maturity, leads to poor decision-making, and keeps you from living with integrity, purpose, and genuine connection.

But there is real hope. As a former addict who recovered and rebuilt his life, Dr. Weiss knows that freedom is possible. With the right tools, support, and accountability, you can break the patterns of secrecy, rebuild trust, and begin healing from both addiction and betrayal. If you’re struggling—or if your spouse is—take the next step toward healing today. You don’t have to stay stuck. Freedom, recovery, and real intimacy are possible.

For counseling and support, contact Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@xc.org to connect with a certified therapist who can help you start your healing journey. For accelerated recovery, book a 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive to get a lot of specialized help in a short amount of time.

Visit our Partner Betrayal Trauma website for more resources on this topic: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/

For information and resources for sex addiction, check out https://www.sexaddict.com/

To learn more about our counseling services, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/relationship-and-addiction-counseling/

For more information about our intensive program to get a lot of help in recovering from Sex Addiction, Partner Betrayal Trauma, or Intimacy Anorexia, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/intensives/

Visit the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy to find a certified therapist and other helpful resources: https://aasat.org/

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