Codependency is a vicious cycle in toxic relationships. So how do you end it?
Codependency is a vicious cycle where both people need each other, but there's one person that needs more. Sometimes we see codependency in relationships that involve substance abuse or domestic violence. Codependency will never end until the one person decides enough is enough, and I need to walk away.
Have you struggled with codependency in relationships? My name is Doctor Leslie Davis, and I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor and relationship expert. And let's talk about codependency and what that really means. Codependency is a vicious cycle that we get into when we engage in a relationship where both people need each other, but there's one person that needs more because they need to be needed. Think about that. How does that feel when someone needs you? When we are fulfilling someone's needs, it feels good to do that.
But when we are in a toxic relationship and codependency develops, it doesn't always feel so good to be needed. Sometimes we see codependency in relationships that involve substance abuse or domestic violence. And there's a vicious cycle that happens because one person is hurting and there's so much pain, and the other partner wants to engage and help that person, and they feel good when they can help them because it's saving their life. And that's where codependency starts. But how does it end?
Codependency will never end until the one person decides enough is enough, and I need to walk away. So if you're in a relationship now where it's toxic and you're stuck in this cycle of codependency, needing to be needed and fulfilling someone's needs, but you're not getting your own needs met, it's time to rethink that relationship to see what can I do different. If you need help with that, reach out. I'm right here for you. Bye.
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