Originally Posted by
dakotaboyd 
I become an emotional vampire. As my wife become fully dependant on me I attached co-dependence to her. She, to a very small scale took over where the drugs left of. Never lasted very long, always back to drugs. I don’t think any one can fill the needs you yourself must learn how to fill. Its what makes us complete and as a single entity that can stand on ones own feet.
Emotional vampire..... that describes it... it leaves you drained emotionally for sure. I can't remember your story from where you decided to change Dakota. Do you mind sharing when you have time? Did your wifes actions have a part in it? (Its hard to believe we've been sharing on this subject a year now!)