VIDEO: Help! What Should I Do If My Husband Relapses with His Porn Addiction?

In this video, Relationship Expert and YourTango Expert Janie Lacy helps a reader whose husband struggled with an addiction to porn and sex in the past. Now that he's recovered, she's nervous that one day he may resort back to his old habits. She's also concerned that this addiction will be passed down to their son. Related: 5 Excuses A Man Will Give For Watching Porn

Janie points out that, although relapses are common, people who suffer from a porn or sex addiction learn the preemptive steps to avoid relapsing during the recovery program. To be proactive, Janie suggests this reader's husband work with a therapist or professional who specializes in sex addiction issues. She also suggests enrolling him in a 12-step program with a sponsor who can help him along the way. Lastly, setting up filters and site-blocking programs on home computers are an absolute must.

Relapsing on an addiction can be scary, but as Janie addresses in the video above, there are ways to avoid it.

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