Addiction to Love: Overcoming Obsession and Dependency in Relationships
Apr 2011 · Celestial Arts
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Love addiction manifests in many forms, from Fatal Attraction-type obsessive lust to less extreme but nonetheless psychologically and emotionally harmful forms. The most common of these is staying in a bad relationship because of a fear of being alone-the "I hate you but don't leave me" relationship. In ADDICTION TO LOVE, recovering love addict Susan Peabody explains the variety of ways this disorder plays out, from the obsessively doting love addict to the addict who can't disentangle from an unfulfilling, dead-end relationship. Peabody provides an in-depth and easy-to-follow recovery program for those suffering from this unhealthy and often dangerous addiction and explains how to create a loving, safe, and fulfilling relationship.
• A seminal work on unhealthy and obsessive behaviors in love, and how to change behavior to have a positive relationship. This third edition includes a new introduction and revisions to the text throughout.
• Some symptoms of love addiction include love at first sight, excessive fantasizing, abnormal jealousy, nagging, and accepting dishonesty.
• Even relationships with parents, children, siblings, or friends may be addictive-dependency is not always related to romantic love.
• Previous editions have sold more than 40,000 copies.
"Love addiction is a three-headed serpent that Susan Peabody adeptly slays. This is the quintessential book for any love addict or counselor needing to fully understand this highly prevalent and complex disorder. Susan detects and dissects aspects of this condition not comprehended in other books of its kind. Recovery is possible. This book makes it possible to take the succinct steps necessary toward a loving and reciprocal long-term intimate relationship." —Sudi Scull, M.F.T., C.N., psychotherapist and nutritionist
• A seminal work on unhealthy and obsessive behaviors in love, and how to change behavior to have a positive relationship. This third edition includes a new introduction and revisions to the text throughout.
• Some symptoms of love addiction include love at first sight, excessive fantasizing, abnormal jealousy, nagging, and accepting dishonesty.
• Even relationships with parents, children, siblings, or friends may be addictive-dependency is not always related to romantic love.
• Previous editions have sold more than 40,000 copies.
"Love addiction is a three-headed serpent that Susan Peabody adeptly slays. This is the quintessential book for any love addict or counselor needing to fully understand this highly prevalent and complex disorder. Susan detects and dissects aspects of this condition not comprehended in other books of its kind. Recovery is possible. This book makes it possible to take the succinct steps necessary toward a loving and reciprocal long-term intimate relationship." —Sudi Scull, M.F.T., C.N., psychotherapist and nutritionist
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Carlie H.
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May 16, 2016
Reading this book really helped me. I didn't understand how someone could spiral out of control..but this book was an easy read that helps you understand the pain and turmoil that love addicts go through. Thank you so much for writing this. This was extremely helpful..God bless you
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Wai Moana
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November 30, 2018
Very helpful book. She appears to condense other people's ideas on love addiction here, which means it's filled with useful info: to the point and concise.
A Google user
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August 23, 2012
I just recently found out im a love addict. Peabody has put things in perspective for me. Thank you Susan!!
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About the author
SUSAN PEABODY is an experienced speaker, workshop leader, and author. She has helped thousands of people overcome love addiction. She lives in Berkeley, California.
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