Don't addicts need to be needed, too? So if you're in an addictive relationship, how do you know whether or not you're the addict or helper? Both look outside themselves, only with the "helper" this tendency might be masked!
If someone can answer this question, I'd really appreciate it. I honestly wonder how you can tell the difference? ...and wouldn't a "helper" be an addict, too, because they need to be needed, which is, as stated above, looking outside themselves, as well?
Can't tell you how many times I've had to make the points you've expertly presented here to my own clients in the process of (or struggling with recovery from) divorce. Very fine work here: Made this video a Favorite, Rate it a 5. May God bless you in your continued work.
this is very helpful to me doc. i am coming out of a ten month dysfunctional relationship. its just like a drug addiction. i know its not healthy. we were breaking each other down.
thank you.. this is a helpful video :-)
VellaCardell 7 months ago
Don't addicts need to be needed, too? So if you're in an addictive relationship, how do you know whether or not you're the addict or helper? Both look outside themselves, only with the "helper" this tendency might be masked!
If someone can answer this question, I'd really appreciate it. I honestly wonder how you can tell the difference? ...and wouldn't a "helper" be an addict, too, because they need to be needed, which is, as stated above, looking outside themselves, as well?
Not2bforgot10 1 year ago
Can't tell you how many times I've had to make the points you've expertly presented here to my own clients in the process of (or struggling with recovery from) divorce. Very fine work here: Made this video a Favorite, Rate it a 5. May God bless you in your continued work.
divorcepastor 2 years ago
his letters are very hard to understand :S
leopower7 3 years ago
So much wisdom here on codependency.
hollywoodartchick 3 years ago
this is very helpful to me doc. i am coming out of a ten month dysfunctional relationship. its just like a drug addiction. i know its not healthy. we were breaking each other down.
scutter28 3 years ago 2
True in so many ways! I wish I would have known about these 2 types of addictions during a relationship I had with my ex-girlfriend...
jiruiz78 4 years ago
you gave me the key of understanding what's wrong with me i salute you doc!
thomasa 4 years ago