...individuals with addictive personalities can certainly be a little more complicated than the regular 'garden variety' non- addictive human.

...and individuals in active addiction usually guarantee an extra-ordinary experience when combining their behaviour with an intimate relationship.

unfortunately the longevity and quality of such a union is compromised by the seriously unfair conditions...

as the addiction will take priority over the 'other person'. Effectively this person becomes the in-significant other!

alternatively....

....A recovering, and formerly addicted individual is quite possibly an outstanding human! To win the battle over enormous personal urges suggests incredible loyalties that are potentially superhuman....or spectacular in the least.

....such an individual usually has a complex structure of specific needs in order to manage the delicate balance and keep ahead of the addictive 'mindset'....and

these complex needs are not entirely unlike those of the regular non-addictive personality human....but there may just be, perhaps, an extra intensity and passion involved ....simply because the consequences of failure are quite brutal.

....I recommend everybody get involved with somebody....if the intimate environment is fair and just. otherwise then even I am doomed!

and why?......because I am a recovering addict as well.