383. Are You Enmeshed or Just Close? Here's How to Tell
About this episode
This episode discusses enmeshment in relationships, how to recognize it, and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries.
Have you ever felt guilty for wanting space? Like needing a little distance from someone you love means something is wrong with you, or with the relationship? Or maybe you've watched someone you're dating and thought, "Why does their family seem to know everything about everything and have an opinion on all of it?" What you might be looking at, in both cases, is enmeshment. Today we're talking about what enmeshment actually is, how to recognize it in yourself and in the people around you, and why the line between being close and being enmeshed matters more than most people realize. I'll give you the signs across romantic relationships, family dynamics, and friendships, including what to watch out for if you're dating someone from an enmeshed family. And I'll give you tools to start untangling it without blowing up the relationships that matter to you. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/enmeshment-in-relationships Get the quick self-assessment called Am I Enmeshed or Just Close ? It'll walk you through the key questions to help you figure out what's actually going on in your most important relationships…
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