co-dependents

People who are drawn to and remain in relationships with addicted and compulsive others are called co-dependents, and they usually have their own not-so-healthy reasons for needing to control or take care of those who are out of control.

Why is it Always About You? Sandy Hotchkiss 2002

People who are drawn to and remain in relationships with addicted and compulsive others are called co-dependents, and they usually have their own not-so-healthy reasons for needing to control or take care of those who are out of control.

Why is it Always About You? Sandy Hotchkiss 2002

I think counselors wanting to help co-dependents should have them read this book.

Advance reader reviews of Night Navigation by Ginnah Howard. 2010

In reading this book I think Ms. Howard has adequately presented the case that the co-dependents are as much addicts as the ones addicted to the narcotic.

Advance reader reviews of Night Navigation by Ginnah Howard. 2010

The Egyptian security services and the CIA have been co-dependents for over six decades, from 1952, when the young agency supported the Free Officers movement that toppled the monarchy, to the twilight partnership against Islamic fundamentalist terrorism that began in earnest in 1995.

Egypt news live updates: Sixth day of unrest Melissa Bell 2011

And there was more despair for toxic co-dependents Tracy (pregnant) and Steve (thick) whose mutual haplessness led to tentative groping sessions outside the Rovers.

World Of Lather 2011

Likud and Hamas are in every sense co-dependents and co-authors of the continued suffering of the Palestinian people, and the loss of innocent life on both sides.

Palin warns of 'Second Holocaust' if Iran gains nuclear weapons 2010

The Egyptian security services and the CIA have been co-dependents for over six decades, from 1952, when the young agency supported the Free Officers movement that toppled the monarchy, to the twilight partnership against Islamic fundamentalist terrorism that began in earnest in 1995.

The CIA's complicated relationship with Egypt Jeff Stein 2011

Addiction and all its descendants, enablers, co-dependents, co-defendants, co-conspirators, warring parents passing the blame like athletes pass the ball as we are watching oil executives pass on the responsibility ... all of this is available for our absorption and hopefully our discussion.

Jamie Lee Curtis: The World Cup Reminds Us to Say No to Racism 2010

Anglers and non-anglers alike will get a chuckle out of Angler Management, but it is definitely aimed at fellow enthusiasts and their co-dependents.

Review: “Angler Management” by Jack Ohman - Reading Local: Portland 2010