Detaching even if it hurts… Although it’s painful to see our loved ones be self-destructive, detaching allows us to enjoy our life despite another person’s problems and behavior.
Attachment and caring are normal. It’s healthy to get attached to someone we love and care about, but codependent attachment causes us pain and problems in relationships.
We become overly attached—not because we love so much but because we need so much. We need someone to be and act a certain way so that you can feel okay.
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