Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (631 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062506048 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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In this revised and updated version of Facing Love Addiction, bestselling author of Facing Codependence and internationally recognized dependence and addiction authority Pia Mellody unravels the intricate dynamics of unhealthy love relationships and shows us how to let go of toxic love. Through twelve-step work, exercises, and journal-keeping, Facing Love Addiction compassionately and realistically outlines the recovery process for Love Addicts, and Mellody’s fresh perspective and clear methods work to comfort and motivate all those looking to establish and maintain healthy, happy relationships.
"Finally, I understand my relationship issues." according to margaret. Most books about codependency focus on the classic relationship dichotomy of co-dependent and alcoholic/addict/narcissist. This is the only book I have found that deeply explores the relationship that is created when two co-dependents come together.For years I have been involved in a relationship that I knew was co-dependent, but none of the books I found on codependency really captured my situation. When I started reading this book my heart started pounding-- It was as if the author knew me, my partne. mjvail said opened my eyes. This book helped me to see my dangerous 'love addict' patterns that prevent me from having a fulfilling relationship. Men always think I'm sweet and kind, I didn't realize how much of a doormat I was allowing myself to be until I read this book and saw my patterns I've been living in the relationships I've had for tha last 1"opened my eyes" according to mjvail. This book helped me to see my dangerous 'love addict' patterns that prevent me from having a fulfilling relationship. Men always think I'm sweet and kind, I didn't realize how much of a doormat I was allowing myself to be until I read this book and saw my patterns I've been living in the relationships I've had for tha last 12 years!Now I am armed with knowledge about how destructive my love addict actions have been, I've joined a program suggested by this book and am on the road to my recovery.One inte. years!Now I am armed with knowledge about how destructive my love addict actions have been, I've joined a program suggested by this book and am on the road to my recovery.One inte. Don't throw out the baby w/ the bath water marzipan Yes, if you think you are a love addict/avoidant, get this book. If you find yourself back in the same love cycle and never able to move beyond your relationship problems/hang-ups, etc., this book might be for you. If you can't decide if you love or hate your partner/spouse; if you're afraid you might be unfaithful if things don't change in your relationship soonthis is definitely for you! Buy it, check it out from a libraryDevour it. I, myself, haven't quite finished it, but I have found it extremely
Among his best-selling books are The Taste of New Wine and Hope in the Fast Lane. He is also the coauthor of Facing Codependence.. Pia Mellody is an internationally renowned lecturer on the childhood origins of emotional dysfunc-tion. Her recovery work-shops have benefited people all over the world and her bestselling books have been translated into many languages. She is a member of the facul
Worthwhile reading that is recom mended for libraries serving both the professional and general reader.-Barbara L. From Library Journal Mellody has written a lucid and informa tive book on a subject little understood: love addiction. She also includes information on the recovery process, the marks of a healthy relationship, and the process of en tering into a healthy relationship. The book concludes with a set of journal exer cises designed to help someone in recov ery. Speaking both from per sonal experience and a clinical standpoint, she very carefully defines her terms, in cluding "love addict," "avoidance addict," and, of course, codependence. . The last term she carefully distinguishes from love addiction. Flynn, Chicago P.L.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc