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Has anyone ever experienced codependency in a relationship? Anyone ever felt like they were people pleaser?
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I think many of us have experienced codependency in relationships. I think it's very common for people with mental illness to attract or be a part of the lives of other people with mental illness. The key is recognizing it and moving forward from it. It is not a healthy way to live. Sometimes we have to disengage from people that we love because of codependency
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Yes, I was very codependent with my ex wife.
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Oh yeah, it's part of being an INFJ. But I'm working on it.
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Yes, sometimes I didn't even realize it because it crept up on me after many years and I was modeling some of my dad's codependent behaviors. Some of it I need to change or have already changed. Talking about my interactions between my H and son and me with a therapist helped. Where you draw the line is your own choice. I am learning better when to say "No" but sometimes I also want to do things for others. That is OK too.
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Yes and I am always working on it. Once you see it, you never want to fall back into it but you have to stay aware.
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It sounds like this might be an issue for me. I’ve certainly never been called a people pleaser, lol! Perhaps I do eventually do exactly as they want, just after I bytch and cry about it. Yuck ME
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Do not consider myself a "people pleaser" by any means but I have let things slide when it comes to loved ones. Not a lot of stuff but "too much" in hindsight. I've gotten better over the years and now it's a situational issue.
For example, pretty sure my current relationship is one of codependency. Things are much more complicated than I'm willing to say atm. But yes, I have been in a codependent relationship and it sucks. And depending on what kind of dependency you fall under (or if you're the one someone is dependent on), you can feel trapped. |
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Yes that's it. The important thing you can is be aware and stay aware. Awareness of the truth of the relationship and how fair is to you both. imho.
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