Originally Posted By: Tinman
but she gave them up to try and make me more secure in our relationship. My kids and I were very needy and she gave and gave and I took advantage of that.


Healthy people don't allow people to do that for them. It is a form of codependency.

Healthy people don't give up things they value for others sake. It is a form of codepency.

Healthy people are responsible for their own emotional happiness.

She gave up things hoping you would give something back or she felt her sacrifice was what was required for her happiness. And when that didn't happen, she resented you for it.

This dynamic that evolved in your M is something you may want to look at.

If you Google codependency you will find information on this that my be helpful. There is a book that is very good which I cannot name here because of the forum rules.

But it will help you do it "No more"


My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am