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Can you tell me how to stop enabling my depressed gf?
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Change your behavior: Anytime you fix a problem for someone else you weaken them. I am sure your intentions are to help but you indirectly encourage her to continue what ever behaviors you do not like. Your behavior gives permission and makes it possible for her to continue her acting out. Your job is to see if you can live happily with her as she is or not and to act accordingly.
Answered 4/22/2014
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