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Despite the term, Codependency describes one person's state, not a mutuality, exactly, though the person the codependent is attached to does get a benefit. It is inherently asymmetrical, though sometimes complementary.He also said that they are extremely codependent, which I find to be highly plausible. Even if the love has faded, there's an attachment of decades that might be hard to shake--especially since they seemingly enable one another's addict behavior.
Definitionally:
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adjective
adjective: co-dependent; adjective: codependent
noun: co-dependent; plural noun: co-dependents; noun: codependent; plural noun: codependents
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Also (recall Kayla's "I just feel so worthless" confessional):
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adjective
adjective: co-dependent; adjective: codependent
- characterized by excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction.
"you go with her all the time because you're a little codependent"
noun: co-dependent; plural noun: co-dependents; noun: codependent; plural noun: codependents
- a person with an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction.
"codependents confuse caretaking and sacrifice with loyalty and love"
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The term “codependency” first appeared in substance abuse circles to describe a lopsided relationship that has been consumed and controlled by one person’s addiction. It grew in popularity and became shorthand for any enabling relationship.
Healthy relationships are mutually beneficial, providing love and support to both parties. Codependent relationships, on the other hand, are one-sided, casting one person in the role of constant caregiver. By being caring, highly functional, and helpful, that person is said to support, perpetuate, or “enable” a loved one’s irresponsible or destructive behavior. For example, helping an inebriated spouse navigate an embarrassing situation or providing living quarters for a substance-using adult child is said to be counterproductive, a way of forestalling recovery and actually perpetuating the problem.
In a healthy relationship, both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity separate from the other person. In contrast, codependent relationships are an unhealthy alliance where one individual gets stuck in the caregiver role, enabling the other to take without providing support and care in return. The giver longs to be helpful and “rescue” their loved one, but may end up enabling harmful behaviors instead.
Also (recall Kayla's "I just feel so worthless" confessional):
How do Narcissism and Codependency Impact Relationships?
For those potentially in a toxic relationship dynamic, the impact of either narcissism or codependency can be significant and far-reaching. The consequences of these relationships affect friends, family, and both partner’s broader social circle.
Participation in these relationships can lead to unhealthy patterns that carry over into other relationships and potentially undermine trust, respect, and mutual support with friends and family.
Erosion of Trust and Communication
In dysfunctional relationships, trust and communication suffer greatly. Narcissists, driven by their need for admiration and control, may resort to manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse to maintain their position of power.
This behavior can deeply erode trust, leaving the codependent partner feeling confused, insecure, and unable to voice their needs or concerns. The lack of genuine, empathetic communication further isolates the codependent, making it difficult for them to seek help or support.
Patterns of Abuse and Control
The emotional toll on both partners can be significant. Codependents may experience feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, and depression as they struggle to meet the impossible demands of their narcissistic partner.
Their self-esteem becomes increasingly tied to their ability to please the narcissist, leading to a cycle of self-neglect and emotional depletion. Narcissists, on the other hand, may experience frustration, anger, and dissatisfaction when their expectations are not met, leading to further manipulations and abusive behaviors.
The Cycle of Reinforcement
The interaction between a narcissist and a codependent can reinforce and exacerbate the unhealthy traits of both. The codependent’s actions enable the narcissist’s behavior while neglecting their own needs and boundaries.
This dynamic not only reinforces the narcissist’s belief in their superiority but also deepens the codependent’s sense of dependency and low self-worth, trapping both individuals in the dysfunctional cycle.
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symptoms of codependency fall into five patterns: denial, low self-esteem, compliance, control, and avoidance.
Denial Patterns Include:
Low Self-Esteem Patterns Include:
- The inability to identify their feelings and how they are feeling
- Denying or minimizing how they really feel about something or someone
- See themselves as unselfish and dedicated to the well-being of other people
Compliance Patterns Include:
- Problems deciding for themselves
- Feeling not good enough and judging themselves harshly
- Unable to identify and ask for what they need or want
Control Patterns include:
- Compromises in the person’s values and veracity to avoid being rejected and to avoid other people’s anger at them
- Extreme loyalty, even when the relationship is harmful
- So sensitive to the feelings of others, they take on the same feelings
Avoidance Patterns Include:
- The belief that people cannot care for themselves
- Gets angry when people do not take their advice or accept their help
- Uses sex to gain approval
People who exhibit the behaviors and thought patterns described here, plus many more that were not included, are codependents and need help to pull away from the destructive life patterns they are caught up in.
- Avoidance of sexual or emotional intimacy to keep from feeling vulnerable
- Allows themselves to behave in a manner that gives them the rejection, shame, and anger they expect from others
- Is harshly judgmental of what others do or say
Who are Narcissists?
Narcissists are people, most commonly men, who have an inflated sense of self-importance and an excessive need for admiration. A narcissist cannot handle criticism and shows a blatant disregard for the feelings of those around them. Narcissists also lack empathy and refuse to take the blame for their actions. Narcissists usually go for jobs that place them in positions of power and seek relationships to fulfill their need to bully.
Some of the symptoms a narcissist exhibits are:
Narcissists are people who will destroy the lives of those around them if they are allowed to do so.
- Narcissists exhibit a grandiose vision of themselves
- Narcissists have an inflated sense of importance
- Narcissists demand loyalty even when they do not deserve it
- They have blurred boundaries and ignore those of others
- Narcissists will not honor or acknowledge any boundaries you set
- They believe they always know what is best for themselves and others
- Narcissists cause others to “walk on eggshells” around them to keep them from attacking them
- Narcissists are manipulative and will use another person’s flaws or vulnerabilities against them
- Narcissists often will treat the people in their lives as though they can do whatever they will with them
See above. Narcs seek people who are codependent or who can be molded into one. It may or may not be conscious on either sideI often find the attitude towards women displayed on Kiwifarms a bit perplexing. Many people have an image of women as lazy, stupid and disloyal that just hasn't been my experience of the women in my life.
Then along comes Nick Rekieta and not only is he surrounded by the kind of hoebags who fit this stereotype, he's actively simping for them. Which might be at least comprehensible if they were really hot, really charming and utterly delightful in all sorts of other ways. But they're a pair of worn out old coke whores, FFS.
Make it make sense!
Sure he does. He just thinks he can mold public opinion to accept and admire him. That's why he's mad when people refuse.Narcissistic as he is, Nick doesn't care about the court of public opinion.
Yes, but authenticating the stream or comparing stream recordings would be an issue at trial (which it won't be bc what the cop watched shows the exact/materially the same thing a live watcher would see). All he's presently aiming to do is to say THE COP IS A LIAR in the application for a warrant in the hope a judge might toss the warrant based on "cop's language was clearly intended to commit fraud on the court." Even though it clearly was not, and that no matter where you found a recording it shows the same behavior that the cop evaluated with an educated eye and, along with other data, gave rise to probable cause.In the US federally there's the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 1001(d) which stipulates rules for electronic evidence evidence. States have a similar thing.
I think Nick's whole angle is not his idea originally, this was an issue in the Rittenhouse trial I recall where they used a lower resolution than the original resolution since it had been compressed by airdrop or something retarded.
Federal rule Rule 902 describes what is "Self-authenticating" and the video is not self-authenticating. It would be correct to attack this evidence but I think not in the method Nick did in my non-practicing lawyer opinion.
Second, if that fails, to suggest the cop is shady and disingenuous and can't be trusted for anything.
Actual accuracy of the thing would be a later issue...and I'll bet a dollar that if it gets to that point we'll see the question dropped.
I think he'll keep it going as long as possible. The ego boost is too much to reject, unless and until someone becomes problematic.I'm going to guess that Nick is planning to toss one of them once the trial is over and the danger of them flipping is done with.
What plea deal?He might have promised April that he will divorce Kayla when this is all over and promised Kayla that he'll lose the skank after she can no longer rat on them. I don't think either woman is happy with the other being in the house but will keep playing pretend because they both think they'll be the eventual "winner"
I think with the plea deal