Being rescued

This evening during my meeting, the topic being discussed was the tendency to want to be rescued in a relationship, particularly when you are a sex or love addict. I identify with this topic very much because this has always been something that I have struggled with. Even now, with the situation I have been dealing with concerning my ex-husband, I would be lying if I didn't admit that sometimes I have fantasies of being rescued by a man. A strong, handsome man swooping in to take care of me, being indignant that I am paying child support and threatening to knock my ex on his ass. It's ironic because my most recent qualifier offered to knock my ex on his ass which triggered me and made me all the more attracted to him. While I would not want anyone physically fighting, the offer to fight someone on my behalf made me swoon. Of course my qualifier didn't follow through with anything he told me because he never cared about me at all.
The point is that I have realized that I am the only one who can rescue myself. And for the past 7 months in recovery, I have finally realized this truth. Only you can save yourself. I am up to the task.