Relationship Counselling in Australia have identified Co-Dependency as a serious problem. Co-dependency is a way of conducting yourself in relationships where you focus on someone else over yourself.
Co-dependency, or co-dependence, co-narcissism, or inverted narcissism, is an unhealthy relationship dynamic. I’ve noticed this over the last 27 years doing relationship counselling, in Australia.
It is a tendency to behave in overly passive or excessively care taking ways. It happens when one or both partners in a relationship tend to lead too much of their lives through the other person.
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This negativity impacts one’s relationships and quality of life. Over the years in relationship counseling in Australia I’ve noticed nearly all had co-dependency traits. It involves putting one’s needs at a lower priority than others while being excessively preoccupied with the needs of others.
Nevertheless, Co-dependency occurs in other relationships, including, families, work, friendships, and with romance, peer or community relationships. It can be associated with denial, low self-esteem, excessive compliance to others, or control patterns.
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Therefore, co-dependency is definitely a sickness in our society. There is an organization for co-dependence called C. O. D. A., who incorporates a 12-step program just like Alcoholic Anonymous. Co-Dependency Relationship Counselling can be a life changer.
Recovering from co-dependency, in essence, involves learning to love and take care of yourself. It basically means giving some time to you; to look after your needs.
I don’t mean being totally selfish. It means setting strong boundaries, high self-esteem, and learning to say no when appropriate. Take a look at our e-books “Secrets to a Romantic Love Affair in One Week” and learn how to escape the trap of co-dependency.
For a start, we suggest you take a look at our book “Restore the Passion,” Day 5. This book is filled with lots of tips, great ideas to set you free of co- dependency once and for all.
After reading this book it would be advantageous to peruse the other six books in this series, to guide you in your pursuit for answers. I strongly suggest you get help by calling me as I have been doing relationship counselling in Australia for the last 27 years
Coach Robert P Chambers
Ph 0409390375
Australian Professional Counselling Services are here to help. Contact us anytime for an appointment.
