You might feel very reliant on another person for your happiness, whether in a romantic partnership, a relationship with your child, or even a friendship. In that relationship, there might not be a clear set of boundaries. Or, you could be the one who's on the other side of the codependency. No matter which side you're on, Charlie Love, who offers counseling throughout Texas, can help.
Problems Associated With Codependency
At first glance, codependency doesn't sound so serious—one person is just more intense about the relationship than the other. However, this type of relationship is more than that. There may be a lack of boundaries, and one person might be too reliant on the other individual. When it comes to give-and-take, one partner may be giving more than they get.
Ultimately, when the balance of power is tipped in favor of one person in that relationship, the other individual may feel like they're being taken advantage of. On the other hand, one partner may feel distrusted and think every move they make is under a microscope.
If this occurs with a child, being codependent can lead to your child not developing independence and self-confidence as they should.
Moreover, one person in that relationship may lose their identity. Either person could feel emotionally or physically burnt out.
Getting the Necessary Counseling
Fortunately, Ms. Love can provide counseling to help you live a fulfilling life on your own and not rely on the other person entirely.
During therapy, both partners will take a moment to self-reflect and understand their role in the relationship's problems.
The process may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on understanding a person's codependency issues and working through them. Both partners in the relationship will develop better communication skills and learn how to set healthy boundaries.
The partner who is dependent on the other will work on learning to say "no," becoming their own person, and building self-esteem. CBT may also involve breaking negative thought patterns that contribute to dependency.
Getting to the root of dependency and reprocessing any emotions associated with it can help solve the problem.
Ms. Love can offer both imago relationship therapy (IRT) and shamanistic healing to connect you with your roots or identify childhood issues that affect you now.
If you're in any type of relationship and are either a dependent person or the person being depended upon, you can get assistance through therapy from Ms. Love, who provides online counseling throughout Texas. Both individuals can become stronger and more balanced. Book a session by calling 512-327-8196 today.
