“If that happens, you have a problem that needs to be addressed,” says Köhler. If you often feel distracted by thoughts of when or how you’re going to yank it next, that’s a strong indication you’re dealing with a serious behavior, Drake says.
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“He’d always go to bed later than me and often made excuses when I brought it up,” explains the 41-year-old.
“So when he sat me down one day to tell me he was a sex addict, I actually laughed – although I soon stopped when he disclosed night upon night of watching pornography for hours on end and numerous short-lived affairs.