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Does your significant other seem obsessed with certain behaviors that are confusing you? Are these behaviors a constant source of stress and arguments in your relationship? What are the most common types of behavioral addictions that impact your relationship? What are some warning signs of "behavioral or process addictions?" Is there a difference between substance related addictions and behavioral addictions? Do you need professional help and what is the treatment for these behavioral addictions?

An enabler is a person who by their actions makes it easier for an addict to continue their self-destructive behavior by criticizing or rescuing. The term codependency refers to a relationship where one or both parties enable the other to act in certain maladaptive ways. Many times, the act of the enabler satisfies a need for the codependent person because his or her actions foster a need from the other person or persons in the relationship.

To enable the individual with the addiction, the mutually dependent person makes excuses and lies for the addict, which enables the addiction to continue.