The Codependent Life and Relationship

The over enmeshed relationship is often glorified in the media however it comes from a very unhealthy place. The over apologizing, low self esteem codependent finds themselves in unhealthy relationships for too long but unable to free themselves due to being extremely unfamiliar with who they really are. Profound lack of boundaries are rampant in a codependent relationship. Self care as opposed to over preoccupation with the other person's needs is the way out. The fear of rejection needs to stop driving the person. Freedom is the goal as one heals from codependency..

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Education

Tags:

• self esteem
• self empowerment
• depression
• divorce
• lovers
• therapy
• boundaries
• codependence
• relationships
• marriage

[IndependentJenn]

AMAZING explanation...I am codependent and its such a tough battle. Independent is the only way , wish me luck!

[freshwaterfunnyman]

great information...

[NawticJ]

By "self care" do you mean being on your own, out of a relationship I mean, and growing as a person until you are well enough to be in a healthy relationship where you know what you want??

[strangeaslife]

Great video. Thanks so much. My relationship with my partner that I was with for 4 years ended 2 and a half months ago and I'm seeing now how extremely co-dependent I was in that relationship. He was very co-dependent also but I think at some point he ... changed. Anyway, I went to my first CoDA meeting 2 days ago and plan to go again, looking forward to healthier relationships in the future. :)

[bsimpson505]

Wow, it's me you just described there. I need more tools in the tool box, thanks!

[starboy31]

soo true! its fear of loosing the one you want...

[pentelesoikoon]

good video

[scottdavene]

I am always grateful for your insight. Thank you!