codependency and abandonment issues

and although the loss of physical closeness can lead to emotional abandonment, the reverse isn’t true. that includes empathy and respect for their child’s personality, feelings, and needs – in other words, not merely loving a child as an extension of the parent. if the relationship ends, even more fears of abandonment and intimacy can be created. it requires either the good fortune to be in a loving relationship, or more often, therapy is required to heal the wounds of …

attachment issues and codependency

those with anxious attachment often feel as though they would like to be close to others or one person in particular but they worry that another person may not want to be close to them. those with co-dependent characteristics tend to seek others’ approval, try to appease others, and care for others in an attempt to avoid conflict, rejection, and abandonment. if you are questioning whether you may fit this pattern of relating, it may be helpful to think about …

codependency intimacy issues

it causes serious pain and affects the majority of americans — and not just women or loved ones of addicts, as many people believe. instead of meeting their own needs, they meet the needs of others, and instead of responding to their own thoughts and feelings, they react to those of others. they argue that relationships are nurturing and that we’re naturally meant to be dependent. the point is that codependent relationships are not only painful, but can be unsupportive …

childhood trauma and intimacy issues

if you’ve experienced trauma during the first years of your life, you might look at and experience adult relationships in a certain way. so, in general, the older you are when trauma occurs, the less it may impact your future relationships. many other factors are at play, like the intensity of the trauma, how long you were exposed to it, and how often it occurred. people with this attachment style may crave the attention and love from their significant others …

abandonment trauma and relationships

(side note: one of the best ways to increase your happiness and life satisfaction is to plan your day, so you focus on your top goals. the most common causes of abandonment issues are: loss of a loved one, such as a grandparent early on in life, can really wreak havoc on a child as they begin to question their own mortality. a people pleaser will go out of their way to make others happy so that the relationship continues, …