or a previous addiction
2007-10-17 10:23:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Yes I would. just because somebody has an addiction does not make them untrustworthy.
My partner has a nicotine addiction yet I trust her implicitly.
2007-10-18 04:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Very happily married. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Addicts do get clean, and ex addicts do stay clean, it depends on how they go about it. Do they go to Narcotics Anonymous?. Has their circle of friends changed? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then I cant see why you shouldn't give them a fair chance. I would also suggest that you go to Al Anon. It is an organisation that helps friends and families of Alcoholics and Drug Addicts understand addiction and their powerlessness over it.
2007-10-17 10:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Loxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what it is, which is probably quite important. Usually one addiction is replaced by another. It would depend on how the addiction penetrated your everyday life. Also in which way you were questioning trust. I'm not sure whether you mean this person might return to it, or whether you are referring to trust in general. I would say follow your instinct as to whether they deserve a chance or not. Whatever you do, don't compromise your happiness. Good luck.
2007-10-17 10:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by jonquilblack 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This one is HARD. You have to have a little trust if the person is sincerely trying, but be very cautious and watch for warning signs. Once an addict it's terribly difficult to break the cycle. Hopefully you believe in a higher power; learn to rely and trust in that being; and just be careful.
2007-10-17 10:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on an addiction? you can! if you known the person for a long time! but if its like a year maybe not! addiction can be anything. so you really have to go in deep about what you saying??
2007-10-17 10:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by kmbhj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A previous addiction yes but someone who has one NO. I speak from experience!!!!
2007-10-17 10:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Chick stick 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No..be aware, his/her addiction is no.1 and you're no.2. Unless he is addicted to you. Remember that.
2007-10-17 19:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, an addict will always be thinking of their hi-time!! They love their substance more than themselves/or any one else!! As for someone who is activly recovering from their private demon, just watch the for a while, get them to talk to you about it, this will help! But there is no 100%. 15 years later, and I still have occasaional thoughts of gettint hi (pot), or a glass of scotch. But for this moment< i'll say no!!
2007-10-17 14:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by happywjc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very hard darling. you can eventually but it takes alot of time, patience and working together with counsellors etc. that addiction is there forever, you can trust them only if they're willing to admit defeat at times and that they suffer from addictive behaviour. it will work eventually, but it takes a hell of a lot of work.
2007-10-17 10:29:51 · answer #9 · answered by Sinead G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would probably say no, I have had several partners with addictions from gambling to booze to drugs....none of them have ever quit and have always been dishonest with me..I cannot speak for everyone as Im sure there are peple who have got over there addictions and become honest people but I would say just be wary.........
2007-10-17 10:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by slodge29 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋