Understanding Codependency
If you’ve ever wondered what codependency is, whether or not you could be involved in a codependent relationship and what to do about this, then you may find my recent article of interest. Please click on the link below to understand a little more about codependency:
We often hear the word ‘codependency’ in relation to partners, or family members, of alcoholics or addicts. In fact, codependency can occur in many different situations. The condition occurs when someone allows themselves to be manipulated and controlled by another person ….. continued…. Could You Be Codependent? What Exactly Is Codependency?
Great article, Ruth! You’ve written about codependency in its most simplest of terms so others can fully understand. I think people often throw the term codependent around a lot without truly understanding what it means, and it’s much more of a serious issue than people may realize.
That’s a great complement, Julie, I always want to make things more understandable. I completely agree with you, ‘codependent’ is an overused word and it does belittle the problem. Thanks so much! 🙂
You know Ruth I could have swore I left a comment here, but my PC has been cutting out on loading pages so it may not have registered.. or maybe it did?
I have your lovely comment Sue – thanks so much!! 🙂
Nope I didn’t leave it on the other post.. What I think I said was that in my work I have come across many who are codependent upon others.. Even friends I have known sometimes can not see how partners manipulate.. Yet they continue along. fearful of being alone..
Great post Ruth.. Hope all is well in your world too Love Sue
Thanks so much Sue – yes, codependency can happen in so many situations and is very damaging to the individual. Glad you enjoyed the post and thanks so much for popping over. Hope you are enjoying the lovely weather and getting some crafting done! Much love xx
There’s a self-help disguised as a seduction book I read some time ago that changed my life called “Models” by Mark Manson which core subject was codependency and interdependency but by other names (being needy and being vulnerable). It basically says that the opposite of being needy (or co dependent) is what makes males attractive to females and to achieve that one had to be vulnerable and basically accept yourself, it’s one of the books that has help me the most in my life, I recommend it. There’s another book called “No more mr nice guy” that touches on a similar subject, I think this a broad thing happening to many people (being needy/a nice guy/codependent) and I thank you for writing this. It remind me of that. Thanks for writing this and “How to be your authentic self” it helped a guy from Venezuela to see things from a different perspective. Have a good day fine lady!
Hi David, thanks so much for leaving me such a lovely comment and offering some great book recommendations. I’m very glad you enjoyed the article and found it useful. I really appreciate your words and I hope that you’ve having a good day today. Thanks again!! All my best to you, Ruth