The anger of a codependent is often rooted in a sense of powerlessness and helplessness in their relationships. They may feel that they are always giving and never receiving, or that they are being taken advantage of by their partner or loved one.
Living with a narcissistic partner can be an incredibly traumatic experience. The constant psychological and emotional abuse, coupled with manipulative behavior, creates an atmosphere of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness.
Codependency is a pattern of behavior characterized by a strong emotional reliance on another person to meet one’s own needs, often at the expense of personal well-being.
Often, some of us feel stuck. We feel like we have run out of solutions. We don’t know how to move forward. In other words, our usual approach doesn’t work anymore.