Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself

A great reference and a classic for practitioners and for those struggling with these issues.

Timely in any decade of life, with any relationship in life. A must read for "why can't I fix them" folks.

Co-dependent no more should be read by anyone who has ever lived with an addict of any kind. If you find yourself always trying to fix everybody's problems, & forgo your own happiness, this book is for you. It will change your life if you let it. You will see yourself in every page. If you feel like everyone depends on you for everything, this book is for you.

This is one of the best books on CoDependency that has been written so far. It is recommended by many in the counseling field, along with the workbook, to introduce the destructiveness of its vicious emotional cycle.

As a trained Biblical Counselor, I recommend it most of the time to my counselees as it shows up in a multitude of relationship problems. It is an eye-opener to the those who want to know why they or someone else behaves the way they do.

Firstly, people should be aware that this book is really only intended for those that are in serious need of help. Mainly women whose partners are alcoholics, abusive etc..

Secondly, there is a lot of reference to god, being a saviour only if you trust in him...blah blah.

Lastly and most importantly, there is way too much waffle and not enough practical advice. Most paragraphs open with "ohh we are sad sorry folk who have little self esteem.. ", over exaggerated to prove a point, but nevertheless that type of writing is hardly worthwhile considering the reader wants change/help.

-FYI, I'm a 24 yo male who doesnt believe in man made religion.