Is My Partner a Sex Addict? (A Therapist Answers Your Hardest Questions)

Is my spouse a sex addict — or is it something else?

In this episode, Caleb, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Clinical Director at Therapevo, unpacks one of the most painful questions a person can face: What’s really happening in my marriage?

He explores the difference between sex addiction, porn addiction, and infidelity, breaking down how each affects relationships differently. Caleb explains what makes sex addiction a real, diagnosable condition rooted in deep emotional wounds — not just a lack of willpower or love. You’ll learn how trauma, attachment disruptions, and co-occurring mental health issues drive compulsive behaviors, and how betrayal trauma impacts the betrayed partner’s body, mind, and sense of safety.

This episode also covers the key signs of sex addiction, from loss of control and secrecy to repeated failed attempts to stop. Caleb discusses practical next steps — how to find a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), what formal assessments like PATHOS and SAST-R measure, and why both partners need separate, specialized support.

If you’re asking yourself this question, know that you’re not alone. There is a way forward, and with the right help, couples can rebuild trust, transparency, and connection stronger than before.

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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
 
00:00 - Intro
01:18 – Sex addiction vs porn addiction vs infidelity
02:44 – What makes sex addiction a real condition, not just lack of control
04:05 – How trauma and attachment wounds fuel addictive behaviors
05:22 – Common signs of sex addiction in relationships
06:45 – Understanding betrayal trauma and partner impact
08:02 – How secrecy, shame, and escalation show up over time
09:26 – When to seek help from a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
10:48 – What PATHOS and SAST-R assessments reveal
12:20 – Why both partners need separate support systems
14:04 – The process of recovery and rebuilding trust
16:22 – Hope and healing after betrayal
 
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