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- $Title{Is Being a "Pushover" for Sex Related to Divorce?}
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- Is Being a "Pushover" for Sex Related to Divorce?
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- QUESTION: I have just gone through a long and painful divorce, and now am
- trying to get my life back in gear. I am still young and a talented business
- woman, but now find that I have become a "pushover" for sexual activity with
- my dates. Is it possible that this is due to my recent divorce or do I need
- professional help?
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- ANSWER: A divorce is never pleasant, even when both parties agree to the
- separation. In cases where a person feels rejected or displaced, the need to
- restore self-esteem and repair damaged pride may take the form of excessive
- sexual activity. The brief but sometimes intense relationship serves to make
- you feel wanted and attractive, and to release some of the sexual tension that
- has built up. It also serves to combat the depression that follows any change
- in life style. Surely counseling can help before this becomes a habit that
- can permanently damage your already disrupted life. And please during this
- time remember the rules of safe sex, to reduce some of the other risks, like
- infection, you are now running.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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