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Ever feel like your spouse is right beside you but somehow miles away? One moment, things seem fine, and the next, there’s a brick wall between the two of you. They may blame you for all of the problems in the relationship and become critical and controlling towards you. Maybe they rarely show affection or avoid being intimate with you, leaving you questioning where the love went.
In this full-length interview, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen sit down with renowned psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss to explore Intimacy Anorexia, the active withholding of emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy from one’s spouse or partner. This silent relationship killer is more common than you might think and can devastate marriages.
This continuous lack of love, affection, and connection drains the relationship and, over time, leaves the neglected spouse feeling alone, unwanted, and empty. The trauma of being married to an intimacy anorexic can be just as painful as experiencing infidelity or sex addiction.
However, there is hope. Listen as Dr. Weiss reveals the subtle signs of intimacy anorexia, the root causes, and practical strategies for healing. If you feel more like roommates than soulmates, don’t miss this honest and eye-opening discussion that can help you move toward restoration and intimacy.
The characteristics of Intimacy Anorexia are:
Busy: They are so busy that they have little or no time for you.
Blame: They blame you for most of the problems in the relationship, and if they act out, it is because you did it to them.
Withholding Love: They don't love you in the ways you want, like, and need to be loved.
Withholding Praise: They don't praise you or tell you how wonderful you are in private.
Withholding Spiritually: They don't connect with you spiritually including praying, worshiping, or meditating with you.
Withholding Sex: They won't have sex with you or are not emotionally present during sex with you.
Withholding Feels: They are unable or unwilling to share feelings with you or tell you about their emotions.
Using Anger or Silence: They use these things to control you and manage situations.
Criticism: They use unfounded or ungrounded criticism to accuse you of things.
Controlling Money: They use your use of money and spending habits to create distance and control you.
Roommate: You feel like a roommate without romantic qualities in your relationship.
For more information and resources on Intimacy Anorexia, visit https://intimacyanorexia.com
Check out the Intimacy Anorexia book or DVD for insight and guidance:
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We also have a test you can take to determine if Intimacy Anorexia® is the issue in your marriage. Take the test here:
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Learn more about narcissism with the "Narcissism, Sex Addiction, & Intimacy Anorexia Video": https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/n...
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Introducing Dr. Weiss
00:42 Intimacy Anorexia in Relationships
02:30 How Pain Manifests in Relationships
06:03 Spouse Feeling Married & Alone
08:01 Relationship Trauma Research
10:09 Narcissism vs Intimacy Anorexia
12:44 Healing and Help
15:07 Causes of Intimacy Anorexia
18:20 Neglected Spirituality
19:18 Object Reality vs Relational Reality
20:06 Dating Tips
21:51 Examining Gender Differences
25:00 Wrap Up
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