Therapy Shorts 75: Why Codependents Choose Narcissists and Convince Themselves It’s Love

Codependents often bond with potential rather than reality, staying invested in who someone could become. This article explains how early roles and nervous system activation keep hope alive, why occasional improvement is not stability, and how to separate compassion from commitment. It includes practical checks to choose based on consistent behaviour.

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