Codependency can lead to enabling behaviors from "summary" of Codependency For Dummies by Darlene Lancer
Codependency often involves a pattern of behavior where one person is overly focused on meeting the needs of another at the expense of their own well-being. This can create a dynamic where the codependent individual enables the unhealthy behavior of the other person. Enabling behaviors can take many forms, such as making excuses for the other person's actions, covering up for their mistakes, or bailing them out of difficult situations. These actions may seem helpful in the moment, but they ultimately prevent the other person from facing the consequences of their actions and taking responsibility for their behavior.
In a codependent relationship, the codependent individual may believe that they are being loving and caring by constantly rescuing the other person. However, this behavior can actually be harmful, as it allows the other person to continue engaging in destructive patterns without having to confront the negative impact of their actions.
Codependents may struggle to set boundaries and assert their own needs, which can make it difficult for them to break free from the enabling cycle. They may fear rejection or conflict if they try to change their behavior, so they continue to enable the other person out of a sense of obligation or guilt.
Breaking free from codependency and enabling behaviors requires a shift in mindset and a willingness to prioritize self-care and personal boundaries. It involves recognizing that true love and support means allowing the other person to face the consequences of their actions and take responsibility for their own well-being. By setting healthy boundaries and focusing on their own needs, codependents can begin to break free from the cycle of enabling and create healthier, more balanced relationships.
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