How to Recover From Codependency With Al-Anon Slogans

I am a recovering codependent. I'm also an empath--I feel everyone's pain and take on their problems. That I can't recover from. It's how I'm made. But I can find healthier ways to cope. Here are recovery tips for codependents and empaths using Al-Anon slogans.  How to Recover From Codependency Using Al-Anon Slogans

How Partners Can Understand Codependent Empath Behavior With Al-Anon Psychology

Is your partner driving you nuts smothering you? Do you feel more like her child than her spouse/lover? You may be in a relationship with someone who's a codependent or empath or both (my poor husband relates). Since I was very young, I've always taken other peoples' pain on myself. Alanon taught me that I'm codependent to everyone's pain (I let it control me). Plus, I'm an empath and feel everyone else's feelings as intensely (moreso sometimes) than my own. How's that for a human molotov cocktail? I internalize, care-take and hover. Do you want to understand codependency and empath behavior better? Here's how it feels for me. I'll describe it using Al-Anon Understanding Codependency, Empath Behavior With Al-Anon Psychology

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Why Won't He Propose? Relationship Tips for Brides-Hopeful

Ladies, is your man reluctant about getting married. If Mr. Right is being Mr. Pokey-Pants about popping the question, there might be more to it than just nerves. It took that there guy in the photo three years to propose. The hold-off was mutual and I'm glad we did. But it can be discouraging for brides-hopeful, waiting on grooms-reluctant. All those questions and hints from people (who should be minding their own beeswax.) So here are reasons he might be hesitant. I've listed tips on how to decide whether the relationship is even worth putting a ring on it. Note, I say "he" but it can be men pushing for and women shying from marriage, too.  Why Won't He Propose Marriage? Relationship Tips for Brides-Hopeful