In his book, “How to Break Your Addiction to a Person,” Howard Halpern first explains what an addictive relationship is, then gives guidelines for recognizing if you’re involved in one. Then, he offers several techniques on how to end an unhealthy relationship (or an emotional affair). I’ve compiled and adapted all of his suggestions into the following dozen techniques, excerpting what I found to be the most important passages for each. 1. Keep a Relationship Log Keep track … [Read more...]
Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY?
August 15, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women Cares and wants YOU to HEAL and CELEBRATE Your Life.... Are You a Prisoner to CO-DEPENDENCY? Codependent adults bring their family-of-origin survival skills into their personal and professional relationships, where they only serve to perpetuate the all-too-familiar dramas of childhood. Characteristics of codependency include the following: • Difficulty identifying and communicating emotions • Confusion with roles and rules in … [Read more...]