Women Who Love Too Much

Résumé du livre

Robin Norwood is an American author and psychotherapist known for her work in the field of self-help and personal development, particularly in the area of codependency and relationships. She gained widespread recognition for her best-selling book "Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He'll Change."

Unresolved childhood traumas frequently result in women repeating patterns of pain in their adult lives that they experienced in their early years. They tend to gravitate towards relationships with emotionally distant men, becoming fixated on obtaining their unattainable affection. In doing so, they hope to prove to themselves that they deserve the love their parents denied them. It is only through a resolute commitment to healing and prioritizing their own needs that a woman who loves excessively can reconstruct herself and discover true love. Don't let your past trauma influence your present. If you find yourself identified as a woman who loves excessively, it is likely that you assumed the caretaker role for one or both of your parents when you were a child. It's possible that your parents were either too ill or emotionally damaged to adequately care for themselves or provide for you. Consequently, from a young age, you set aside your own needs and dedicated yourself to attending to the needs of others. Regrettably, this pattern continued as you entered adulthood and engaged with new individuals, including your romantic partner. Instead of expressing your own needs, you silently prioritize taking care of their needs, ensuring their well-being. However, this approach is unsustainable for your mental well-being. It is crucial to express yourself, articulate your own needs, and prioritize self-care alongside caring for others.

“The key is in learning how to live a healthy, satisfying, and serene life without being dependent on another person for happiness.”

“True acceptance of an individual as he is, without trying to change him through encouragement or manipulation or coercion, is a very high form of love, and very difficult for most of us to practice.”

“It is this very practice of acceptance that allows another to change if he chooses to do so.”

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