Remain True to Yourself

Tune into the difference between helping and enabling. When a person's ego wants something from you, look underneath for the real need. Simply doing what the person asks might just reinforce his insecurity and lack of self-love. Driving the car for an alcoholic might keep him safe in the moment, but only enables his alcoholism. It's the same in other areas. Making yourself look a certain way for your partner only enables his dependence on appearance for his self-worth. Find the core need underneath the surface request, and validate that he is worthy regardless of appearance. Remain true to yourself and be a positive presence in another's life.