Love addiction is when we become consumed by the idea of love itself. We cling so tightly to someone that our world begins to revolve around them, i.e., work, friendships, and even our health slowly fades into the background. And when the relationship ends, panic sets in, sparking the desperate search for the next “fix.”
If you missed the first two parts of this series, where I shared the types and causes of love addiction, you can check them out here: Part 1 and Part 2
In this post, let’s walk through the pathways of healing, because breaking free is not only possible but necessary.
Picture standing in front of a mirror, smiling back at your own reflection. That’s where healing begins. No one else can fill the ache inside…not a partner, not romance, not Hollywood’s dream of “happily ever after.”
Treat yourself as your best friend. Hug yourself. Nourish your body with good food, movement, and rest. Stay away from toxic spaces that drain your light. Remember… your body is the sacred vehicle carrying you through life, and there are no spare parts.
We walk through life clutching an invisible cord, looking for someone to plug into. But no human being can fill that gaping hole. Only connection with a higher power… God, the Universe, your Higher Self, can bring the lasting peace you crave.
Prayer, meditation, scripture, or quiet moments of gratitude are like streams that water the deserts of the soul. They change us from the inside out.
From childhood, movies and novels painted love as magical and perfect. But in real life, no partner can meet all our needs.
When we expect too much, disappointment arrives. Learn to see love for what it is: imperfect, yet beautiful. A relationship is not meant to complete you…it should complement you.
Think of a healthy relationship as a garden: communication is the sunlight, and boundaries are the fences.
Speak with respect, listen deeply, and celebrate each other’s victories. Set clear boundaries about space, family, finances, and intimacy. Without boundaries, love withers; with them, it blooms.
The lies we tell ourselves: “I am unlovable.”
“I am not enough.”
“I am ugly.”, etc, must be uprooted.
These silent thoughts take root in childhood and grow like weeds in our adult lives. Notice them. Write them down. Then plant new seeds (better truths): I am lovable. I am valuable. I am worthy. With time, the garden of your mind flourishes.
Our heart is priceless. Yet in the pain of broken love, we often toss it away recklessly, running from one relationship to another.
King Solomon once said, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Protect and Heal it. Don’t let desperation drive you into the arms of those who can’t hold it with care.
Step back and ask yourself: Am I dating the same type of person over and over? Do my relationships mirror childhood wounds?
Awareness is the first step to breaking free from cycles.
Being alone doesn’t mean being unloved. Take time to rediscover yourself… volunteer, learn something new, dive into your passions. Alone time can be a sanctuary, not a punishment.
Healing begins the moment we realize our heart is a treasure. Stop offering it in places where love cannot be found. Protect it. Nurture it. Honor it.
Because true love… the kind that lasts …begins with the love you give yourself.
Perfectionism is often mistaken for being perfect or doing something perfectly. Many assume it must be a good thing, while others see it as something negative or even embarrassing. But the real question is this: Is perfectionism good or bad? What is Perfectionism? Perfectionism is a set of self-defeating thought
A love addiction self-assessment helps you to quietly reflect on whether your approach to love stems from genuine connection or from a deeper unmet need that feels like addiction, as I mentioned in my previous post. Love addiction occurs when we become consumed by the idea of love itself. We
Love addiction is when we become consumed by the idea of love itself. We cling so tightly to someone that our world begins to revolve around them, i.e., work, friendships, and even our health slowly fades into the background. And when the relationship ends, panic sets in, sparking the desperate