Originally Posted by
IamSaved 
This intrigues me! How do codies need an addict to help them grow? Can't we grow without the toxicity of being involved with the addict?
Not for me, seems like I've been codie all my life, but my two past long term relationships were not with addicts so was all good. Then when my last 2 were with addicts, it seems I discovered my issues and had forced growth.