Exact(8)
The evidence isn't entirely there yet, but Wolf's argument that heavy porn use seems to follow an addictive pattern, desensitising users to images of violence and causing them to lose interest in affectionate sex with a partner whose name they know, seems increasingly plausible.
For some people, having affairs is an addictive pattern, like drugs or alcohol.
To resolve the addictive pattern, look at and address the area you are trying to hide or ignore.
By an addictive pattern, I mean a behavior that causes us or others pain, yet which we feel compelled to repeat over and over.
If this is the situation you feel you're in, then I would strongly recommend you attend some 12-step program like Alanon or Coda to help you deal with your partner's addictive pattern.
He might have added that despite his own strong personal values and lofty goals, he'd succumbed to the same addictive pattern that afflicts most human beings who are put in positions of power.
Similar(52)
We would serve our clients well by understanding the unique way in which many platforms encourage addictive patterns and behaviors.
In a study designed to identify and prevent addictive patterns in adults, two German researchers (they would be German) somehow convinced a nursery school to remove all toys from the classroom for three months.
What are our addictive patterns that are blocking us from growth?
Again, you may be creating the very anxiety you are trying to avoid, through addictive patterns and behaviors.
What's most fascinating is that when we show up, the addictive patterns, thoughts, desires, fall away naturally.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com