Abstract
This study examined the experience of relapse and disclosure from the perspective of the partner who is in a committed relationship with a sex addict. Partners (N = 92) answered questions related to the first disclosure of sex addiction, experiences of relapse, the effect of relapse on the self and relationship, and reasons partners decided to stay vs. leave the relationship. In general, relapse was a common experience, and had a wide range of (mostly) negative consequences. Partners often viewed themselves as a victim of interpersonal relational trauma. Honesty and clarity surrounding relapses and disclosures were related to more positive relational outcomes.
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