Bad relationships=terrible addiction

It's no secret that oftentimes people become attracted or addicted to things that are not good for them. Chocolate, alcohol and cigarettes are just a few things that come to mind.

But some people just seem to always find themselves in disastrous relationships. And for these people, they continually seek these forms of bad connections.

For instance, some people always wind up in relationships where they are enablers. Whether their significant others are suffering from some actual form of illness or just have a lot of bad habits, they feel that one day it will get better and they will stick by their side. More than likely, it never gets better and the results are often disappointing.

Another example is people who always choose abusive types. Whether emotionally or physically, they always go for people who seek an excessive amount of control. While I don't think anyone says "I want someone who will hurt me", some people, for whatever reason, never learn to pick up on the signs that someone may be abusive.

I'm sure many of us can think of so many other examples whether it's us or our friends or family members. Whatever type it is, the addiction often leads to disappointment and possibly even lower self-esteem.

Do you or someone you know suffer from this terrible addiction? Was there ever any recovery? If so, how did recovery take place?