Published Dec 2, 2024

#424: The Best Codependency Advice You'll Hear This Year

Mark Groves delves into the complexities of codependency, offering transformative advice on setting boundaries and embracing authenticity to cultivate healthier relationships, while also examining the influence of social media on mental health with insights from experts like Stephen Porges and Terri Cole.
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  • Boundaries

    Setting boundaries in relationships is crucial for maintaining personal well-being and understanding partner dynamics. discusses how unmet expectations can lead to conflicts, as illustrated by a story of a man who preferred phone calls over texting, which his partner found unacceptable 1. This highlights the importance of communicating one's needs without imposing them on others.

    These are my needs. How dare you not honor them?

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    Understanding that each person has unique triggers and experiences can help in respecting boundaries and fostering healthier relationships 2.

       

    Authenticity

    Authentic expression within relationships is essential for genuine connections. emphasizes the power of asking expansive questions instead of offering unsolicited advice, which can transform relationships by allowing individuals to be truly seen 3. This approach encourages vulnerability and honesty, fostering deeper connections.

    We rob people of the opportunity to truly know us.

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    notes that anxious attachment often leads people to change their environment rather than heal their wounds, underscoring the need for authentic self-expression 2.

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