Ep 78: Codependency: I Need to Find Someone Who Will Make Me Whole

Published: June 1, 2016, midnight

It\u2019s really hard to stop yourself from helping someone out, doing it for them, giving your time and energy, saying what you said you wouldn\u2019t do again, or diving in head first to a partner \u2013 especially when chemicals take over. Because that\u2019s who you are! A giving and loving person! It can feel almost like a commitment to being true to yourself, because when you have all the understanding of someone\u2019s voids \u2013 you feel compassion. And even if you didn\u2019t want to try to make them happy or fix something, you feel obligated \u2013 mostly by yourself you\u2019re your own inner voice. It\u2019s also because you like them so much and you want to make them happy. To fight against this habit will feel wrong, unnatural. And super uncomfortable \u2013 and it makes others so happy. It\u2019s a confusing dilemma \u2013 to NOT follow your instincts will make you might feel like you\u2019re not being yourself. You want to be loving and give your best for someone you love. It\u2019s a catch-22. And so the flip side of this is you end up doing it all: you\u2019re the saver who comes to the rescue and others will continue to disappoint you on a loop. Like you\u2019re surrounded by children. You end up feeling resentful toward others for not giving you the love and care and THANKS you deserve, but you can\u2019t stop yourself from being there for them and helping them live better lives. It feels good to be helpful. This end result leaves you and whoever else you are stuck to in life, fighting or empty \u2013 battling for love and care and attention. And you\u2019re not asking so much at all \u2013 just for a tiny bit of love and support at SOME time in life. Or just for them to not be so destructive. This one\u2019s for Ty \u2013 great topic! Thank you! If this helps you in any way, consider making a monthly donation at HelpMeBeMe.com thanks!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices