Hi. In my experience….. they walk away from the relationship to go on huge binges. They are able to switch off regarding us whilst in that frame of mind because their pull to C is far bigger than their need for us. This has been my bf’s behaviour pattern. At the moment we are off. I never know whether this is it, or another binge.
It’s heartbreaking being with an addict. Mine has been an addict for 25yrs.
We all know that we should walk away but our need for them is greater than the need to love ourselves.
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