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In this episode of the MarriageToday podcast, Jimmy and Karen Evans discuss the difference between love and enabling in a relationship. They explore the concepts of enabling and codependency, highlighting the unhealthy dynamics that can arise when one partner enables the negative behavior of the other. The conversation delves into extreme situations of enabling, such as physical abuse and addiction, emphasizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries.
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Takeaways
- Enabling is doing something that encourages your spouse to continue in a negative behavior.
- Codependency is a relationship where both partners are unhealthy and dependent on each other's unhealth.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial in preventing enabling behavior.
- True love means loving imperfections but not enabling self-destruction.
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