Teendoc,
I can certainly relate to your post. I am married to a sex addict. We just separated last week, after 2 years of attending meetings, etc for both of us.
I, too, was affected by the post:
Originally Posted by bliss
if you don't like it than why are you still around. Personally I have heard of worse things that someone who looks at porn on the internet.
Like all addictions, sex addiction starts somewhere. How many people who do a line of cocaine at a party, or take a few pills think they will someday be stealing for their next hit of heroine?
It is progressive, and as it progresses the addict does things he never thought he would do.
There are a couple of "anon" groups specifically for families and friends of sex addicts, S-Anon and COSA. By attending S-Anon, I have found support and people who understand as perhaps few can.
Your Husband does not have a "get out of jail free" card. But you can start ending the madness for you by doing something for you, and maybe attending a group would help.
I remember feeling as if I was the dumbest person on earth for a long time. Now, I just have acceptance. I wanted to believe my husband was this great husband, father, etc., so I made it so in my mind. My denial was phenominal.
Cat