Before we talk about the specific ways boundaryless people tend to pair up, let’s make a distinction between healthy intimacy and unhealthy enmeshment.
Fascinating and insightful read, Lissa! You make a compelling argument about the difference between healthy intimacy and codependency. Your distinction between healthy attachment and fusion is particularly eye-opening. It's easy to fall into the trap of confusing codependent behaviors for intimacy, but as you so eloquently point out, true intimacy requires a strong sense of self-awareness and healthy boundaries. This is a valuable reminder to prioritize personal growth and self-care in relationships, rather than losing oneself in the other person. Thank you for shedding light on this important topic! 🙌
Lissa! Thank you for such a thoughtful reflection on the difference between healthy intimacy and unhealthy enmeshment. In my own reflection, it feels like a celebration of how far I have come and also provided me with an optimistic future of what is available in partnership. As you stated, "The good news is that trauma can be treated, boundary wounding can be healed, and healthy intimacy is the reward worth doing the hard work to enjoy." Bravo!
Fascinating and insightful read, Lissa! You make a compelling argument about the difference between healthy intimacy and codependency. Your distinction between healthy attachment and fusion is particularly eye-opening. It's easy to fall into the trap of confusing codependent behaviors for intimacy, but as you so eloquently point out, true intimacy requires a strong sense of self-awareness and healthy boundaries. This is a valuable reminder to prioritize personal growth and self-care in relationships, rather than losing oneself in the other person. Thank you for shedding light on this important topic! 🙌
This piece is chock-full of wisdom. I hope it gets read widely!
Lissa! Thank you for such a thoughtful reflection on the difference between healthy intimacy and unhealthy enmeshment. In my own reflection, it feels like a celebration of how far I have come and also provided me with an optimistic future of what is available in partnership. As you stated, "The good news is that trauma can be treated, boundary wounding can be healed, and healthy intimacy is the reward worth doing the hard work to enjoy." Bravo!
I found this very helpful. So much here i did not know. Thank you for writing and sharing.
This was SO helpful! Thank you for articulating something I've been navigating for a long time now.