Hey Besties! Today, we're diving into the full length of the second half of Violetta’s eye-opening interview with Mark Groves. Get ready for more insights and surprises!Are you more invested in your partner's life than your own Netflix queue? Do you find yourself constantly adjusting your mood thermostat based on someone else’s emotional weather? Buckle up as Violetta and Mark dissect what it means to be codependent, from obsessing over how others perceive us online to partnering up with someone who wouldn't cheer if you won the lottery. They will uncover the roots of codependency, explore the masquerade ball of personality masks—from the Perfectionist to the Damsel in Distress—and discuss why your life’s quality is basically the guest list of your personal relationship party. Tune in, and get entangled in the hilarious truths behind our relational binds! If you are looking to listen to today's episode without any ads or interruptions, feel free to subscribe to my subscription podcast at https://almostadulting.supercast.com/. What’s more? You'll get TWO extra episodes every week on Wednesday and Saturday!Today’s Sponsors:Lulus - Visit https://www.lulus.com/ and use code ADULTING at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.CBDistillery - Visit www.cbdistillery.com and use code ADULTING for 20% off.What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:38 Is codependency a common challenge in many relationships?05:15 We are overly invested in the outcomes of other people09:38 How to identify codependency11:55 We aren’t built to handle people’s perception of us online15:56 Being in a relationship with a person who doesn’t celebrate you22:35 What is the root cause of codependency?28:03 The Perfectionist mask32:09 The Savior mask33:59 The Performer mask36:32 The Playboy/Playgirl mask38:52 The Good Guy/Good Girl mask41:31 The Damsel in Distress mask44:54 The Spiritual mask47:11 The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships51:21 Where can you find Mark? Connect with Mark on:https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ https://twitter.com/createthelove https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv https://createthelove.com/ Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You DesireGet more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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