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Addiction and recovery can be taxing on a relationship, as both parties work to balance caring for themselves and supporting each other.New research from Recovery Brands, a company providing helpful addiction-related information online through sites such as Recovery.org, finds that 70% of people who go into rehab are in a romantic relationship, and that 80% of those people continue their relationship after their partner completes treatment. Addiction and recovery can be taxing on a relationship, as both parties work to balance caring for themselves and supporting each other. Candace Plattor specializes in working with families whose loved ones struggle with addictive behaviors. She discusses how people can maintain and thrive in romantic relationships while working through addiction and getting on the path to recovery.