Intimacy Anorexia, a term coined by Douglas Weiss, Ph.D., is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can deeply impact individuals and couples alike. Characterized by a fear of intimacy and a pattern of withholding emotional, spiritual, and sexual connection from one’s partner, Intimacy Anorexia can leave relationships feeling hollow and disconnected. However, there is hope for healing and rebuilding trust. In this blog post, we’ll explore the journey of recovery from Intimacy Anorexia, offering insights into coaching sessions, therapy, support groups, and couples coaching sessions. Additionally, we’ll provide practical tips and strategies for fostering emotional intimacy, rebuilding trust, and cultivating a deeper connection with your partner.
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Marriages all over the world have been impacted by sexual addiction. Trauma. Betrayal. Pain. Many times, it feels impossible to verbalize the true impact this can have on a marriage. In this small excerpt from the video series, “Marriage After Addiction,” Dr. Doug Weiss, President of the American Association for Sexual Addiction Therapy shares the impact of sex addiction on the spouse of the sex addict, introducing the concept of the fallen knight and the princess warrior. |
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An interesting study was conducted, which revealed the degree to which most of us overestimate our own abilities. Participants were given a series of words to spell. After the test, each person was asked how many words they thought they had spelled correctly. Several participants said they thought they had gotten 100 percent of the words right. But among this subgroup, on average, they only got 80 percent of the words right.
A similar test was given with True/False answers. Of those who thought they had gotten every question right, on average, again, they were only right 80 percent of the time.
In recovery, we make a little progress, then we overestimate how far we have come. George Carlin said it as only he could: “Just because you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town.”
If you have achieved a few months of sobriety; if you are no longer viewing porn; if masturbation is in your past, congratulations! You have gotten the monkey off your back. But that doesn’t mean the circus has left town. There is still much work to be done.
Recovery Step: “Pray that you will not fall into temptation” (Luke 22:40).
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Join us Live on May 10th at 12 EST for a conversation with Nate Larking, Founder of the Samson and Sara Society Director. Nate Larkin is a author, speaker, and podcast host in the field of addiction recovery.
Join the conversation LIVE online on our Facebook Page, or our YouTube channel @CometotheTableMinistry
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Join other Princess Warriors who are surviving and thriving from the sexual betrayal of the one who swore to protect you. Let your healing journey begin and/or continue in September and be a weapon against the enemy!
Listen to the stories of other women walking similar journeys, gather together and hear wonderful speakers talking about their healing journey and next steps in the process!
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Do you want to be an inspiration to others?
Do you want to gather at “the Table” with other like-minded men?
Men are gathering for healing and recovery from the brokenness we have experienced & caused thru our own sexual struggles.
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Check out our website for both the
- March 28th - 29th - Come to the Table 2024 Conference, Faith Bible Church in Mechanicsville MD
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Tom Weaver 443-752-2795 / tom@tableministry.com
Certified AASAT Coach & PSAP, ERCEM Specialist,
Intensive Certified | Polygraph Verified
Michele Weaver 717-940-6812 / michele@tableministry.com
Certified AASAT Coach, PSAP, APSATS & ERCEM Specialist,
Intensive Certified
Faith Bible Church, Mechanicsville, MD
March 20, 2024 Volume 90
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