Welcome to the MarriageToday Podcast! Join Jimmy and Karen Evans as we unpack the difference between love and enabling in relationships. We get real about codependency, sharing personal stories, and tackling tough issues like addiction and boundaries. Tune in for a fresh perspective on love and relationships!

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Takeaways

Enabling is doing something that encourages your spouse to continue in a negative behavior.
Codependency is a relationship where both partners are unhealthy and dependent on each other's unhealth.
Setting healthy boundaries is crucial in preventing enabling behavior.
True love means loving imperfections but not enabling self-destruction.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Love vs Enabling

00:33 Enabling vs Codependency

01:02 Enabling in Extreme Situations

02:00 Setting Healthy Boundaries

03:24 Negative Behavior and Destructive Relationships04:20Entitlement and Self-Centeredness

05:44 Loving Imperfections but Not Enabling Self-Destruction

07:09 God's Resistance to Pride and Grace for the Humble

08:38 Taking Responsibility in Destructive Relationships

09:33 Manipulation and Enabling

11:02 Knowing Each Other's Past and Recognizing Red Flags

12:00 True Love: Telling the Truth and Taking Action

12:29 Resources and Help for Destructive Relationships

13:12 Conclusion

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