The Dilemma of Love (updated) : Healing Relationships at Different Stages of Life

by Susan Cooley Ricketson

Love can be a complex issue in anyone's life. But for those who grew up in a troubled family or have struggled with addictions or codependency, love can seem like an impossible dream. In this compassionate book, Dr. Ricketson shows you how to heal from the past, break the cycle of codependency and return full circle to reclaim the loving, empathetic spirit with which you were born. With profound insights and practical suggestions, this book helps you to distinguish between healthy love and codependent behavior at different stages of life. As you free yourself from codependency, you can learn to love your original family in a new and healthy way and fill your life with satisfying, intimate relationships.

225 pages, Paperback

First published October 24, 2000