THE SEVEN DEADLY FRIENDS! Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most toxic. Are yours? She's great with your kids but a terrible listener. She's...
Most codependents are attached to the people and problems in their environments. Attachment is becoming overly-involved and can take several forms: * We may...
There are only ten things in your life that you can control: What you do. You cannot control others. Let them go and give them back to themselves. What you...
Love Addiction consists of three components: Romance, Relationship and Sexual Addiction. Love addiction is often perceived to be "less serious" than other...
Risk factors in abusive relationships Certain personality traits predispose people to abusive relationships. The following lists are typical characteristics of...
Abuse and Borderline Personality Disorder One of the ways Borderline Personality Disorder manifests is in relationship dysfunction's. Partners of people with...
**Facts of Life** 1. At least 5 people in this world, love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you, in some way. 3....
Not that this is real important or anything but does anyone know what it's called when someone is contrary all the time like my sister is? There are terms for...
PLEASE NOTE: Any information that is gender specific because I did not feel at liberty to alter another person's work (or experience). All behavior relates...
Some of the nicest people I know are codependent. They always smile, never refuse to do a favor. They are happy and bubbly all the time. They understand others...
AFFIRMATIONS OF LOVE! From The Rainbow Garden I love myself completely. I have unconditional and abundant love within me. Love comes to me easily and...
DEALING WITH POWER GAMES In an unhealthy relationship power games are not easily given up. The partner who gains a misguided sense of control over the other...
The following "helping/control patterns" are often a large part of codependent behavior. I must be "needed" in order to have a relationship with others. I...
"Having a healthy sense of detachment is the working foundation for an intimate relationship. We heal in relationship with ourselves and with others." <A...
The Twelve Promises of Co-Dependents Anonymous I can expect a miraculous change in my life by working the program of Co-Dependents Anonymous. As I make an...
You Called Me WHAT?? ... -- The following is from a series of posts from a bulletin board I have participated in. One individual in particular was sounding...
Being Independent and Interdependent, but Not Codependent I was communicating with a wise friend and we were talking about relationships. We were talking...
Patterns and Characteristics of Codependence These patterns and characteristics are offered as a tool to aid in self-evaluation. They may be particularly...
<A HREF="http://www.namastecafe.com/hope/step_one.htm">STEP ONE</A> We admitted we were powerless over others - that our lives had become unmanageable. <A...
Appearance to the world of the enabling personality Protect others from the consequences of their own actions Deflect the hand of fate and soften its blow for...
Appearance to the world of the rescuing personality Overly responsible High motivation to help others Tendency to be stuck in their efforts to help change...
Appearance to the world of the people-pleasing personality Very organized Easily liked Placators or appeasers Friendly, outgoing, gregarious Helpful,...
20 MALIGNANT NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDERS - HOW MANY DOES YOURS HAVE? We have used the male gender. Yours could be female. 1. THE PATHOLOGICAL LIAR will...
Confusing Love With Obsession: When You Can't Stop Controlling Your Partner and the Relationship by John D. Moore Editorial Reviews Book Description Why do so...
Signs and Characteristics of Love Addiction: Lack of nurturing and attention when young Feeling isolated, detached from parents and family Compartmentalization...
Am I Controlling? I must be "needed" in order to have a relationship with others. I value other's approval of my thinking, feelings and behaviors over my own. ...
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