We have described codependency as an interpersonal relationship dynamic, but in doing so, we may have inadvertently left out a whole category of relationships in which codependency can manifest - relationships with our pets. In this episode, we discuss the pets that Brian has had (dogs and cats) and the ways in which his codependent behavior habits showed up in those relationships. We also reflect on possible connections between narcissism and pet ownership. 

00:00:45 Dogs and Cats

00:03:53 Codependent Behaviors with Pets

00:14:02 Boundary setting

00:16:18 Narcissists and Pets

00:22:52 Genuine caretaking vs codependent caretaking

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