Ross Rosenberg
Ross Rosenberg, M. Ed., LCPC, CADC
What Together (2025) Movie Gets Right About Narcissist–Codependent Relationships
What Together (2025) Movie Gets Right About Narcissist–Codependent Relationships
What Together (2025) Movie Gets Right About Narcissist–Codependent Relationships
Thursday 21st August 2025
Ross Rosenberg uses Together (2025) to explore identity loss in narcissist-codependent relationships. A must-listen for those seeking self-love recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the concept of relationship math.
- Exploring identity loss in narcissist-codependent dynamics.
- The importance of self-love and individuation.
- Using horror film metaphors to discuss real-life relationships.
- Insights into breaking free from toxic relationship patterns.
"They lose their individuality. They don't know what it's like to be alone anymore because that represents pain."
In this intriguing episode of The Self-Love Recovery Podcast, Ross Rosenberg takes listeners on a journey through the eerie narrative of the movie Together (2025), exploring the unsettling dynamics of narcissist-codependent relationships. The film, starring Dave DeFranco and Alison Brie, paints a chilling picture of a couple who abandon their old lives for the countryside, only to find themselves ensnared by a supernatural force that threatens to merge their identities into one.
Rosenberg uses this horror tale as a metaphor for the real-life enmeshment experienced in relationships with pathological narcissists. As Tim and Millie struggle with their loss of individuality, the episode highlights how such relationships can lead to a psychological death of one's identity.
Rosenberg, drawing from his extensive experience as a psychotherapist and his own personal healing journey, discusses his concept of 'relationship math'—a simple equation where a half plus a half equals one, representing the incomplete individuals who seek wholeness in each other but end up losing themselves. He emphasises the importance of self-love and individuation, arguing that true happiness comes from being whole and self-sufficient rather than seeking completeness in another person.
The episode is both enlightening and unsettling, as it delves into the depths of human relationships and the sacrifices made by codependents for narcissists. With humour and empathy, Rosenberg challenges listeners to reflect on their own relationships and the importance of maintaining individuality. This is a must-listen for anyone grappling with codependency or narcissistic abuse, offering insights into breaking free from toxic dynamics and fostering self-love. Are you ready to explore the haunting parallels between horror films and real-life relationships?
Dive into this episode for a thought-provoking discussion on identity, love, and self-discovery.