"False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction" by Harry W. Schaumburg
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This book is outstanding and has been described by noted christian counselor Dr. Dan Allender as "the finest work available for all who struggle with their sexuality or want to understand and help those who do". Title may imply this book is only for those with sexual addictions, but I would recommend it highly to everyone, as the problems identified and remedies offered ring of truth for all, whether one sees themselves as struggling with an "addiction" or not.
We all long for true intimacy. Many people seek to fill that void by seeking sexual relationships - whether real or fantasized-that promise to provide the relief, acceptance, and fulfillment for which they long. But it is a false intimacy. And as Dr. Harry Schaumburg points out, "Sexual intimacy can't relieve their deep, unmet longings."
False Intimacy goes beyond behavioral symptoms and willpower-based solutions to provide biblical guideposts for the journey to restoration. It discusses -
*How to recognize sexually addictive behaviors.
*Causes of sexual addiction.
*How to deal with a sexually addicted spouse.
*How to prevent sexual addiction in your children.
*Sexual addiction in the church.
*The healing and restoration process.
*Restoring a marriage that has been ravaged by sexual misconduct.
*Women and false intimacy.
With frank honesty, False Intimacy examines the roots behind these kinds of behaviors and offers realistic direction to those whose lives or ministries have been impacted by sexual addiction.
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