Intimate addictions and compulsive intimate behavior are developing societal problems, with as much as three to six percent of the world population affected. Your Sexually Addicted Partner shatters the stigma and pity that an incredible number of women and men bring when their companions are sexually addicted. They obtain little empathy because of their pain, this means they suffer by itself, often surprised and isolated by the trauma. Barbara Steffens’s groundbreaking new research implies that partners aren’t codependents but post-traumatic stress victims, while Marsha Means’s personal experience provides insights, strategies, and critical steps to recognize, deal with, and heal partners of sexually addicted relationships. Firsthand accounts and stories reveal the influence of this habit on survivors’ lives. Chapters end with ‘On a Personal Note’ queries and propose brand-new paths that lead from trauma to empowerment, wellness, and hope.