'Please Don't Say You Need Me' by Jan Silvious is written to help people to recognise an unhealthy codependent relationship and effectively deal with the problem.

Jan Silvious claims that people in unhealthy relationships will feel trapped and confused by contrasting feelings towards their partner.

The author tackles these problems by offering practical advice drawn from a strong Christian faith. Her technique includes understanding a co-dependent relationship, identifying which spouse is co-dependent, observing the role of guilt, and asking whether those of the Christian faith can be co-dependent.