Originally Posted by
EnglishGarden 
The codependent thinks she (or he) is connecting in a soulful way with an addict who is really just high on the illusion of intimacy and the attention. The addict is humble, self-searching, confessional, inspirational, and it is so intoxicating, this special connection. This pattern trapped me for a long time.
Wow Englishgarden - just reading through your earlier posts - these could be my words - EXACTLY how I use to describe H!!!! EXACTLY!!!!!! What a wake up call!!