“In general, I have noticed that many Codependent men have adopted a “self” based on either an exaggerated male gender role or a reaction to a gender role conflict. The challenge when working with male codependents is to address their gender role exaggeration or conflict directly to see how this gender role “self” has been created as a result of early attachment disruption.” MenAnxietyCodependncyMale Role Book:Codependency & Men Source: Codependency & Men
“Few men realize how much of their lives are lived in pursuit of the values our culture has traditionally associated with masculinity. These values – a primary focus on work, logical thinking and always being in emotional control – have many benefits to men and their families. When taken to extremes, the pursuit of traditional masculine values becomes a cage for feelings, a stranglehold on life itself.” MenAnxietyMasculinityCodependencyGender RoleMale Values Book:Codependency & Men Source: Codependency & Men
“When we are anxiously attached, our inability to trust the intentions and behaviors of others will often lead us to escalate situations and then reject attempts to reassure us. It is a painful and dramatic spiral.” TrustAnxietyRejectionEscalationCodpendency Book:Awakening Hope. A Developmental, Behavioral, Biological Approach to Codependency Treatment. Source: Awakening Hope. A Developmental, Behavioral, Biological Approach to Codependency Treatment.