Love Smacked How To Stop The Cycle Of Relationship Addiction And Codependency To Find Everlasting Love

After Rihanna and Alanis Morissette and Amber Smith and Rachel Uchitel, we've all heard about love addiction--people who feel they can only be happy when they are deep in an all-consuming love. There are a handful of books about it (including Facing Love Addiction by Pia Melody, Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood, Love Addict by Ethlie Ann Vare, and others), and many rehab and recovery centers are now advertising that they help clients with love addictions and codependency. But no one has approached the subject of its equally damaging cousin--relationship addiction. Relationship addicts are so in love with love with love and romance and being coupled up that they continually move from one relationship to another, always on the rebound, never giving themselves time to heal and learn how to be independent. They get into relationships again and again, just to avoid feeling lonely--or worse, to avoid feeling "abnormal." Love Smacked will address all of these issues, looking at early childhood trauma and how that affects our subsequent choices in partners, and how we approach love and relationships. It will discuss the lessons we learn from our upbringing and social and cultural background--lessons that sometimes teach us what healthy relationships look like, but sometimes teach us something else: that we don't deserve any better; that a typical relationship looks turbulent and difficu "This is an important book. Sherry Gaba clearly identifies a common pattern in relationships and shows the negative results on relationships of self-abandonment. --Margaret Paul, PhD, Co-Creator of Inner Bonding"

After Rihanna and Alanis Morissette and Amber Smith and Rachel Uchitel, we've all heard about love addiction--people who feel they can only be happy when they are deep in an all-consuming love. There are a handful of books about it (including Facing Love Addiction by Pia Melody, Women Who Love too Much by Robin Norwood, Love Addict by Ethlie Ann Vare, and others), and many rehab and recovery centers are now advertising that they help clients with love addictions. But no one has approached the subject of its equally damaging cousin--marriage and relationship addiction. Marriage addicts are so in love with love that they continually move from one relationship to another, always on the rebound, never giving themselves time to heal and learn how to be independent. They marry again and again, just to avoid feeling lonely--or worse, to avoid feeling "abnormal." The Marriage Junkie will address all of these issues, looking at early childhood trauma and how that affects our subsequent choices in partners, and how we approach love and marriage. It will discuss the lessons we learn from our upbringing and social and cultural background--lessons that sometimes teach us what healthy relationships look like, but sometimes teach us something else: that we don't deserve any better; that a typical relationship looks turbulent and difficu "This is an important book. Sherry Gaba clearly identifies a common pattern in relationships and shows the negative results on relationships of self-abandonment." - Margaret Paul, PhD Co-Creator of Inner Bonding

Has your partner become the main focus of your life? Do you suffer from jealousy and tend to have control over the life of your partner? Sounds like you might be emotionally dependent. It's normal desire for our partner's presence, especially at the first stage of a relationship, but it's not healthy when the partner becomes the center of your life. This can result in a problem that might affect your relationship and also your emotional wellbeing. In this book, you will find a comprehensive step by step guide on how to become emotional independent and have a happy and long lasting relationship. You will learn how to overcome love addiction, what the cause of your emotional dependency is and how to gain back control over your emotional life. Free yourself of the anxiety, jealousy and distress filling your mind every day. Enjoy your relationship without feeling insecure or dependent. Some things you will learn with this book: How and why you'ren emotional dependent Find out how dependent you are and how serious the problem is for you Concrete strategies to get rid of emotional dependency for good 10 tips to become an independent person and never revert to your old ways ... and more! With the proven strategies in this book, hundreds of people have experienced a significant improvement in their life, enjoying love without unnecessary suffering. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become emotionally independent and to be Happy In Love. Get you book now!

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths: the point of view and lessons of the victims.

Are you having trouble fostering healthy relationships? Are you stressed, feeling drained and exhausted from giving too much in your relationships? Do you know who you are? What you need? What you like? Or do you feel that you need to be validated and approved by a partner (or any other person) to feel good about yourself? If your life has been overshadowed by an addiction, trauma or toxic shame, you are probably fighting with an invisible enemy; an enemy that is particularly difficult to vanquish: codependency. Codependency is notoriously difficult to combat because there is no precise definition of the disorder. The signs and symptoms also differ for everyone. It is often mistaken for narcissism or other personality disorders that do not reflect the true situation. Experts say that it is a pattern of behavior in which a person finds themselves dependent on someone else's approval for their self-esteem and identity. People who suffer from this disorder tend to mask what they really feel. At other times, they are not even aware of what they are doing. This only serves to cloud the overall picture by delaying positive interventions, which, sometimes will never come. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ THIS BOOK IF: • You are not aware of how you truly feel. • You have difficulty identifying your feelings. • You have difficulty expressing your feelings. • You tend to minimize, modify or even deny the reality of what you feel. • You tend to worry and/or fear how others may respond to how you feel. • You give power over your feelings to others. Does this sound familiar to you? DOES YOUR PARTNER OFTEN: • Focus his or her attention on pleasing you. • Focus his or her attention on protecting you, even when it is not necessary. • Focus his or her attention on solving your problems. • Focus his or her attention on relieving your pain. • Focus his or her attention on manipulating you (forcing you to do things his or her way). There are numerous other situations that are listed in this book. Knowing the right information allows you to limit any damage by avoiding unnecessary suffering. Everyone seems to know a couple relationship in which one partner seems to be more involved than the other and tries to get their love and care by satisfying their needs. They try to control their partner's behavior through such subtle manipulation techniques, and the partner will often not even notice. They make endless and complicated dances around problems, but what they never do is establish a sincere and healthy connection. WHAT YOU NEED NOW: Listen to those who understand this problem and have experienced the dynamics just listed. Inquire: read, watch videos and access people who have the skills to alleviate the destructive damage that unstable parents can create. This manual offers support not only to those who are codependent, but also gives useful advice to partners, family and friends on how to reduce the discomfort and suffering of their loved one, with sections written especially for them. This complete approach makes this manual a milestone of its kind. Act now before it's too late If a codependent denies his destructive behavior, he can pass it on to his children. If the child does not realise the behavioural model of the parents, and its negative impact, it will generate the same patterns as an adult. An endless cycle can be established. Commit to breaking this cycle and regain control of your life. Scroll up and click Buy Now botton at the top of this page

Are you constantly striving to please others, leaving you feeling drained and unfulfilled? Does your self-worth hinge on the approval of others, making you question your identity and desires? Are you haunted by the nagging questions "Am I good enough?" and "Do they really care about me, or am I just useful to them?" If these questions resonate with you, it's time to confront a hidden adversary that's been silently sabotaging your relationships and happiness: codependency. Codependency is a complex pattern of behavior where one's self-esteem and identity are inextricably linked to the approval and validation of others. This relentless pursuit of external approval can lead to a life of emotional camouflage, where you suppress your true feelings and desires to maintain the illusion of being loved and accepted. If you identify with any of the following statements, this book is your beacon of hope: - You struggle to recognize and express your true emotions. - You tend to minimize, alter, or deny your emotional reality. - You fear the reactions of others to your emotions. - You feel controlled by others' perceptions of you. - You constantly ask yourself, "Why can't I just be happy with what I do for myself?" Do you find your partner constantly striving to please, protect, or solve your problems, even when it's not their responsibility? Do they manipulate or subtly control your choices and actions? These are just glimpses of the deeper dynamics that may be fueling your codependent relationship. This book will empower you to break free from the shackles of codependency and reclaim your life. You'll discover the subtle manipulations and control tactics often mistaken for caring gestures. You'll understand the intricate interplay of codependency in relationships, often hidden beneath false narratives. You'll learn strategies to break free from the destructive cycles of codependency, transforming your relationships and redefining your self-worth. Moreover, you'll learn to challenge the internal dialogues that perpetuate your codependent patterns and replace them with empowering beliefs. Begin your journey to emotional freedom today and discover the joy of living for yourself. Transform your relationships from codependent to mutually enriching. This comprehensive guide includes practical exercises, step-by-step strategies, and real-life examples to guide you every step of the way. Prevent the cycle from continuing into future generations, ensuring that your children don't inherit the destructive behaviors that have held you back for so long. The journey to reclaiming your life starts here. Don't let codependency dictate your future. Scroll up, click the "Buy Now" button, and embark on a path to healing, empowerment, and the life you truly deserve.

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Don't continue digging your early grave by continuing with codependency in your relationship; do something NOW! Are you in a codependent relationship, where you place another person's problems above your own problems? Has the person gotten so used to your helping to the extent that he/she now expects you to do everything for him/her without asking questions? Does he/she resort to manipulative tactics like shaming, guilt tripping, gas lighting and others to get you to do everything he/she wants? Do you even have to cover up his/her abuse, addiction and different other harmful behaviors? Do you feel somewhat helpless in the relationship and are looking for a way out because you are tired of overlooking your own needs and desires just to please, care for and protect him/her? If you answered these questions with a yes, this book is what you need. The book will help you to get off the unhealthy cycle of codependency even if you feel stuck at the moment. More precisely, the book will help you to understand: What codependency really is so that you can determine whether your relationship is really codependent What makes you an ideal candidate for the person controlling you so that you know how to break away from that by making yourself unattractive The dangers of staying in a codependent relationship that you should be aware of to give you the motivation and willpower to want to do something NOW How codependent manifests as a vicious cycle Why guilt and shame is your worst enemy in a codependent relationship and how to overcome them Step by step process of breaking away from codependence How to stop being an enabler in your relationship How to get your relationship past codependence and reclaim mutual respect and trust How to restore your self-esteem after the whole ordeal When to break ties And much, much more! After reading the book, you will know how to take back the power that the other person had taken away so that you stop codependency for good. If you are tired of not feeling enough yet you work so hard on your relationship, feel rejected and are constantly humiliated by anyone, let this book mark the beginning of an end to the codependency so that you live life on your own terms. What are you waiting for? Click Buy Now in 1-Click or Buy NOW at the top of this page to start the journey to breaking the chains of codependency for good!