Can Two Empathic Rescuer People Create a Successful Relationship?
The short answer is yes, it is possible. But that would make for a boring and largely incomplete post, wouldn't it? As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. So let’s dive in.
Today I decided it’s time to answer another viewer question. We will tackle a theme that I’ve seen recurring on my channel. Here is the newest rendition:
I’m wondering why empathic people, the rescuer types especially, don’t form intimate relationships with other empath-rescuers. In my view, these would be the most beautiful, reciprocal relationships with deep bonds.
First, I’m sure there are relationships out there between two rescuer-type, highly sensitive, empathic people. The key is in figuring out what skills they have developed in order to make their relationships work long term.
(Because if the skills are not there, I’m afraid that relationship may not only fail but it may also become excruciatingly uncomfortable and even harmful.)
Let’s start at the beginning.
Why Rescue?
The people who like to rescue other people are not necessarily healthy. It may seem so on the surface but if we look a bit deeper, this compulsive need carries with it a set of unhealthy behaviors and assumptions.
