#49 - On the Characteristics of Codependency and Emotional Dependency

In our second episode in the series on attachments, codependency and emotional dependency, Amina and I discuss the mental, emotional and behavioral characteristics that many individuals dealing with codependency and/or emotional dependency tend to exhibit. What is the difference between caring and care taking? Why do I avoid confrontation and resort to people pleasing? Why do I hide my mistakes and have an attitude of perfectionism? Why do I enjoy giving but struggle with receiving? Why do I struggle with being too enmeshed in my relationships or too avoidant? What's the difference between codependency and genuine empathy? These and other questions are explored in this episode. References used and resources mentioned in this episode:- Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattle- No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover- How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera- The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap by Ross Rosenberg- "The Difference Between Being an Empath & Being Codependent" video- "When Friendships Become Toxic: Understanding Emotional Dependency" webinar by Brothers RoadSend as an anonymous one-way text message