The white knight syndrome : rescuing yourself from your need to rescue others

White knights--also known as rescuers, fixers, or enablers-are men or women who are attracted to seemingly weak, damaged, and vulnerable partners. The White Knight Syndrome identifies and explores this common relationship pattern and helps these individuals build the skills they need to develop healthy, balanced relationships. Do you find yourself attracted to people who are helpless, vulnerable, or damaged, or feel like you always end up taking care of your romantic partners? If you fall into this relationship pattern, you're likely a white knight-a person who tends to seek out partners who need rescuing. White knights hope to receive admiration, validation, or love from their partners, but ultimately end up cheating themselves out of emotionally healthy relationships.Ready to come to your own rescue? The White Knight Syndrome will help you:Discover why you attract or seek out needy or damaged partnersFind out what type of white knight you areRecognize the unhealthy ways you try to meet your partner's needs while ignoring your ownChannel your energies into building balanced, healthy relationships Acknowledgments Introduction The Contemporary White Knight Behind the Motivation to Rescue Who This Book Is For Why We Wrote This Book What This Book Covers Let's Begin 1. White Knight Basics White Knight Commonalities The Subtypes The Rescuer Who May Also Be the Rescued The White Knight Syndrome 2. The White Knight in Training Attachment and Yo.