Do you find yourself constantly seeking love and validation in relationships, even if it means sacrificing your own well-being? Love addiction can be a challenging pattern to break, but understanding its connection to childhood emotional wounds is the first step towards healing. At Jan Scoones Counselling, I’m here to support you on this transformative journey.

The Roots of Love Addiction

Love addiction often originates from unhealed emotional wounds from childhood. These wounds can take various forms:

Neglect: Children who didn't receive enough emotional support or attention may grow up desperately seeking it in their adult relationships.

Rejection: If you felt rejected or abandoned as a child, you might become excessively dependent on your partner's affection to fill that void.

Trauma: Childhood trauma, whether it's physical, emotional, or sexual, can lead to profound emotional scars that drive love addiction.

Low Self-Worth: A lack of validation during childhood can result in low self-esteem, making you more susceptible to seeking love and approval from others.

Recognising Love Addiction

Love addiction manifests in various ways, including:

Serial Dating: Jumping from one relationship to another without taking time to heal or reflect.

Dependence: Feeling incomplete or anxious when you're not in a relationship.

Ignoring Red Flags: Overlooking unhealthy behaviours in partners because you fear being alone.

Self-Neglect: Neglecting your own needs and well-being in pursuit of someone else's affection.

Healing the Wounds

Breaking the cycle of love addiction begins with understanding the connection to your childhood emotional wounds. At Jan Scoones Counselling, we offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your past and its impact on your present relationships. Our experienced therapists can help you:

Identify Triggers: Recognise the situations, thoughts, and emotions that fuel your love addiction.

Build Self-Esteem: Develop a healthier sense of self-worth and reduce dependency on external validation.

Set Boundaries: Learn to establish healthy boundaries in relationships and prioritize self-care.

Heal Emotional Wounds: Work through unresolved childhood traumas and emotions.

If you're ready to break free from the cycle of love addiction and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, reach out to us at Jan Scoones Counselling. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.

Don't let childhood emotional wounds hold you back from experiencing healthy, fulfilling relationships. It's time to reclaim your life and rediscover your self-worth. Contact me today for a confidential consultation and take the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling future.