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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!-----------------------Need Marriage Help?: https://xomarriage.com/marriage-help/Need a romantic Date? Register here for XO24 Conference from the comfort of your home! :https://www.xonow.com/pages/xo-now-at-homeMore resources from our team: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/married-into-the-familyGrab a copy of our new book:https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/black-friday-exclusives/products/i-will-----------------------TakeawaysEnabling 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.-----------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction: Love vs Enabling00:33 Enabling vs Codependency01:02 Enabling in Extreme Situations02:00 Setting Healthy Boundaries03:24 Negative Behavior and Destructive Relationships04:20Entitlement and Self-Centeredness05:44 Loving Imperfections but Not Enabling Self-Destruction07:09 God's Resistance to Pride and Grace for the Humble08:38 Taking Responsibility in Destructive Relationships09:33 Manipulation and Enabling11:02 Knowing Each Other's Past and Recognizing Red Flags12:00 True Love: Telling the Truth and Taking Action12:29 Resources and Help for Destructive Relationships13:12 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices