DISADVANTAGES OF MARRYING AN ADDICTED PARTNER

The hallmark symptoms of addiction are cravings for, and attachments to, anything legal or illegal. Drug addictions are commonly caused by substances like alcohol, prescription pills, and illegal drugs. Relationships characterized by trust, respect, and open communication are hard to maintain when one is addicted. 

Addiction affects all areas of a person’s life, including their relationships. Someone dependent on a substance tries to acquire and use the drug as much as possible. In such a scenario, they may overlook responsibilities or neglect the needs of their significant others. Thus, their partner will feel betrayed, hurt and angry. 

Drug addiction can have many negative effects on relationships.

  • ABUSE

When a person becomes addicted to a drug, their personality can change, which can lead to aggression and violence. The problem of addiction can, unfortunately, create an abusive environment in the home-whether verbally, physically, or emotionally. Non-addicted spouses who experience abuse from their spouses should leave the place where they are living, as well as any kids they may have.

  •  DISSERTATION

Substances that are addictive tend to consume the entire attention of an addicted spouse (perhaps not initially, but eventually, this is the case). Consequently, the spouse neglects their obligations at home and work, as well as the needs of their family. A spouse who is addicted may end up jobless and even in financial distress as a result.

Their addiction leads to an increased burden as they shoulder each other’s responsibilities and the spouse. A spouse not living with an addiction who experiences neglect can suffer health and wellbeing issues, as well as financial instability. Anger, resentment, and contempt can often result, and these effects can be difficult to reverse, even after the couple has received professional treatment to deal with the addiction itself.

  • LOSS OF TRUST

Individuals who abuse drugs frequently become secretive about their abuse and tell blatant lies. For a relationship to be healthy, trust is vital. Some may lie about who they were with or what they did on certain days or may steal from family members so they can buy substances.