Takers and caretakers: The Codependent Relationship

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Takers and caretakers are often attracted to each other, which lead to many relationship problems. Discover how to begin healing your codependent relationship.

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Many people are afraid to ask for the help they need, because they are afraid of being rejected and feeling uncared for. Yet often in asking for help, they ask with a pulling needy voice, hoping the other will respond with caring. The other may feel manipulated and resistant to the needy pulling energy, doing the very thing the first person fears. We often bring about just what we fear with our protective, controlling behavior.

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Many people are afraid to ask for the help they need, because they are afraid of being rejected and feeling uncared for. Yet often in asking for help, they ask with a pulling needy voice, hoping the other will respond with caring. The other may feel manipulated and resistant to the needy pulling energy, doing the very thing the first person fears. We often bring about just what we fear with our protective, controlling behavior.

By Dr. Margaret Paul

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