My husband keeps accusing me of being addicted to the drama and intensity of our fights, and honestly he's probably right, but he also seems addicted to withholding affection and making me chase him for reassurance. We're both feeding this toxic dynamic but we can't seem to stop even though we can see what we're doing.
More people experience this than they realize.
Partners are aware they're co-creating addictive relationship dynamics but feel powerless to interrupt patterns that feel bigger than their individual willpower.
“Where Are You with Love Addiction?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.