Q&A How Should I as a Wayward Spouse Approach My Spouse’s Continual Desire for Reassurance? To watch the video please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library. To watch the video, please purchase a subscription to the Recovery Library.Gain unlimited access to over 1,800 articles and expert Q&A videos.Already a Recovery Library member? Log in to listen to the full recording.Question: It feels very needy and insatiable at times, and it can be emotionally draining when I am asked day after day for it. I don’t want to abandon my spouse; I don’t want to perpetuate the cycle of neediness and end up feeling resentful, either. Am I stunting my spouse’s emotional stability by giving reassurance? Can reassurance be healthy and helpful? Under what conditions or in what situations could it be helpful? When is it detrimental? What should I do then?Sections: Rick's Q & A timeRick's QuestionsRL_Category: For the Unfaithful SpouseQ&A Recovery LibraryRecovery FundamentalsSafety in RecoveryThe Role of EmpathyRL_Media Type: Video
