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Its never a good feeling to be used for someones benefit.
But whats worse is if it involves yourbest friend, someone youve known and trusted for many years.
Todays story is about online user Sunshinemama1, who shared her experience witha lifestyle forum, Mumsnet.
According to her account, she agreed to take on childcare duties for her best friend of 25 years.
However, the thanks she received were non-invitations to two momentous events in her friends life.
It left her taken aback, so she sought advice and answers on the internet.
But apparently, this scenario is far too common.
Statisticssay 90% of Americans demonstrate codependent behavior.
That begs another important question: Why do people stay incodependent relationships?
People are often engaged in some sort of calculation about future likelihoods and whether a relationship can get better.
Dont excessively blame the other person.
Take responsibility for your own contribution to the conflict.
Those who feel trapped in one-sided relationships seem to have difficulty putting their foot down.
This is something Dr. Bea stresses.
[Instead], you say, You know, Ive reached my limit.
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