> When Monica discovered her husband Kyle’s pornography use she was devastated. Never did she think that he would ever do something so low. She felt hurt and betrayed. When she confronted him about it he confessed this was a longstanding problem; however, he promised her that he would never view pornography again. When she asked him to get help for his addiction, he refused, claiming he could handle this on his own. Monica knew he couldn’t do it.

> Traumatized by this and wondering what she could do to help herself and Kyle, Monica scheduled an appointment to speak with Dr. Peter Kleponis. She wanted to learn all she could about this addiction to help heal Kyle, herself, and their marriage. Through her counseling sessions and her own research, Monica learned a great deal about pornography addiction, its causes, and the recovery process. She also began her own recovery process, which included counseling, a support group, and spiritual direction.

> Dr. Kleponis admired Monica for her strength and faith. As deeply hurt as she was, she would not allow Kyle’s addiction to destroy her or their marriage. Moreover, she wanted to know what she could do to help Kyle. Below are five strategies Dr. Kleponis shares with wives to help their husbands.