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Process Addiction

Relationship Addiction

Unable to be single, even when relationships cause harm.

Relationship Addiction

Understanding relationship addiction

Relationship addiction is a pattern of moving from one relationship to the next, or clinging to a harmful one, to avoid the discomfort of being alone. It is closely tied to attachment wounds and self-worth.

Signs to look for

  • Serial relationships with no space between
  • Staying in harmful relationships out of fear
  • Defining your identity through a partner
  • Anxiety or emptiness when single
  • Ignoring red flags to keep the relationship

How we help

  • Understanding attachment patterns
  • Building a secure sense of self
  • Boundaries and healthy relationship skills
  • Learning to tolerate being alone
  • Healing underlying fears
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