Co-Dependency: Control, Love, Addiction, and Narcissism

By Gregory Haynes

Are you co-dependent or just a caring person?



This question lies at the heart of the first chapter in this book. Other chapters include topics such as: narcissism in relationships, abuse, addiction to love, self-confidence, controlling behavior, the myth of getting what you want, broken promises, signs of co-dependency, trauma, and loving your partner more.



All of these topics will have significant thoughts that can help you in your personal and business life. Stronger relationships can be possible if they were only to be understood more deeply.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Anonymous
• Release date: Nov 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9791220217385

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Co-Dependency

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By Gregory Haynes

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Are You Co-dependent or Just a Caring Person?

Chapter 2: How Narcissists Start Abusive, Co-Dependent Relationships

Chapter 3: Info on confidence, love, addiction and co-dependence

Chapter 4: Co-dependence, Control and Witness Consciousness

Chapter 5: Co-Dependent Dynamics and the Myth of Getting What You Want

Chapter 6: Narcissists Guarantee You Everything, But They Fail to Provide

Chapter 7: The 6 Significant Qualities of Co-dependence

Chapter 8: How Some Trauma Lives on After the Abuse Ends

Chapter 9: How to Love the One That You Are with

Chapter 1: Are You Co-dependent or Just a Caring Person?

The word co-dependency-- ignoring our own wishes in order to serve others or gain approval-- has gotten in the mainstream vocabulary. The concept progressed from the term co-alcoholic, which describes an alcoholic partner's passive, making it possible for habits, while neglecting to recognize how they're being impacted and not affirming their own needs and limitations.

At the heart of co-dependency is reacting immediately to other people's real or envisioned needs, while bypassing our own inner life.

Signposts of Possible Co-dependent Patterns

Are you often stressed that your partner might get upset or leave you if you don't adhere to what they want, which leaves you trapped?

Is it hard to set boundaries-- noticing, honoring, and expressing views and needs that may differ from others? Do other people's needs quickly surpass yours?

Do you think it is challenging to pause and consider your own feelings and desires-- including your yes, your no, and your perhaps-- before responding to others?

Do you see yourself feeling resentful and depleted just because you usually respond to what others want from you without considering what you really need?

If any of the above are true, you might be inclined to minimize your own needs and put others ahead of yourself as a way to handle your desire for connection, belonging, or self-regard.

But remember that life is complex: Do not be too fast to label yourself as co-dependent. Using a pathological label to define yourself could be an injustice.

The Fine Line Between