Addicted to You

What is The Relationship Between Sex and Misogyny as demonstrated through Lily’s experiences with men? How do societal double standards surrounding male and female sexuality contribute to Lily’s compulsions and sense of shame? In what ways does Lily internalize misogynistic attitudes, and how does this perpetuate her cycle of addiction?

How do societal stigmas and misunderstandings about sex addiction affect Lily’s ability to seek help and validate her experiences compared to more widely recognized addictions, like alcoholism?

How does Connor’s introduction into Lily’s and Lo’s lives act as the catalyst for a series of positive changes? How does Connor’s influence challenge the characters’ dependency on one another and introduce the possibility of recovery?

Why do Lily and Lo remain in denial of their problems for so long? How does the illusion of control they maintain over their lives shield them from acknowledging the harm their addictions cause? In what ways does their isolation serve as both a sanctuary and a danger zone?

Lily and Lo have a complicated relationship in which The Truths and Lies of Love often blur and confuse them. How do their individual addictions complicate their ability to communicate honestly, and how does this affect their understanding of love and intimacy? Why does getting into an official relationship end up worsening their overall situation?

What is The Role of Family in Self-Healing, and why was it so important for Lily to allow friends and family into her world? How do different family dynamics, like Lily’s supportive but judgmental siblings and Lo’s negative relationship with his father, shape their paths to recovery?

Why does Lo drink, and what causes him to finally realize that he needs to find a way to change? What role does his family history play in shaping his identity, and how does his relationship with Lily both mask and magnify his struggles?

How does The Precarious Nature of Addiction unfold in Lily’s and Lo’s lives? What specific moments demonstrate how their addictions escalate in intensity and impact their safety? How do they justify their behaviors to themselves and each other?