My boyfriend broke up with me – after he admitted he is a sex addict

05/10/2021

DEAR DEIDRE: MY boyfriend finished with me after admitting he has a sex addiction.

He’s told me he’s going to get professional help, but can’t make me any promises.

I’m devastated – do I wait for him to deal with his issues or forget him?

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I knew about his sexual past with escorts and sex workers. He’d never had a relationship before and said I was the best thing to happen to him.

We live in different cities so meeting up was difficult, especially this past year. He’s 35 and I’m a woman of 29.

We met two weeks ago for the first time in ages, but he admitted he’d been using escorts again. I was furious, but we still had amazing sex.

He then ended things permanently. Despite everything, I still love him.

DEIDRE SAYS: Yes, sadly, it sounds like you are. She’s used you, but you deserve better.

He can find help at Sex Addicts Anony-mous (saauk.info, 07748 168164).

Get out with your friends, but maintain contact. If you’re certain he’s recovered, you can then decide if he’s worth a second chance.

Think about how long you want to wait and be prepared to let him go if, ultimately, he can’t commit.

You’d be advised to get tested for STIs, too.