When You Love Too Much

by Stephen F. Arterburn

In his breakthrough book on obsessions of the heart, best-selling author Stephen Arterburn examines love addiction why it is on the rise, what it looks like, who it afflicts and what to do if you suspect yourself or someone you love to be suffering from it. Like alcoholics or drug addicts, love addicts get high on sex and romance, develop a tolerance for them and need ever-greater doses to keep going. Anyone who wishes to sustain a healthy relationship knows that nurturing true and lasting love is nearly impossible with someone who thrives only on romance. But for every weakness, there is a cure. If you believe that someone close to you may be struggling with love addiction, this book can open your eyes and offer methods for broaching and solving the problem. If you believe that you yourself may be battling addiction, When You Love to Much will help you recognize the truth and guide you on the road to real and lasting intimacy. Previously published as Addicted to Love Hard Cover.

Genres: Christian Living, Christian, Christian Non Fiction, Relationships, Nonfiction

248 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2004

About the author

Stephen Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries—the nation's largest faith-based broadcast, counseling, and treatment ministry—and is the host of the nationally syndicated New Life Live! daily radio program aired on over 180 radio stations nationwide, Sirius XM radio, and on television. Steve is also the founder of the Women of Faith conferences, attended by over 4 million women, and of HisMatchforMe.com.
Steve is a nationally known public speaker and has been featured in national media venues such as Oprah, Inside Edition, Good Morning America, CNN Live, the New York Times, USA Today, and US News & World Report.
In August 2000, Steve was inducted into the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. A bestselling author, Steve has written more than one hundred books, including the popular Every Man's series and his most recent book, Healing Is a Choice. He is a Gold Medallion–winning author and has been nominated for numerous other writing awards.
Steve has degrees from Baylor University and the University of North Texas as well as two honorary doctorate degrees. Steve is a teaching pastor at Northview Church in suburban Indianapolis and resides with his family in Indiana.

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a different type of book but omg amazing to read the difference stories

[Brent Soderstrum · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Stephen Arterburn but this book was just not for me.

Everyone knows about being addicted to alcohol or drugs. This book is about being addicted to romance, relationships, and/or sex. The stories that are set out in the book are eye-opening that is for sure. The stories will show that your past often will be what is part of the problem leading to addictions. Relationships with your parents and the effect on you and your relationships are explored in depth.

Like being addicted to alcohol or drugs there is a familiar 12-step program along with anonymous groups that will help you get through the situation.

I am sure if you are dealing with any of these relationship addictions or if they are in your family it is hell. This book would be good for you, your friend, or a relative to make the first steps that need to be made. This book is just not what I expected and it isn't applicable to me currently.