Sign You're Codependent

Characteristics of Codependency

When we experience being codependent, we miss opportunities for more enjoyable ways of relating.

Striking a balance between independence and autonomy while also having connection and togetherness is not easy to achieve — interdependence.

However, the pursuit of healthier relating and doing this dance of intimacy is worthy of our time and attention.

1.  Low Self-Worth

Your family growing up may have been troubled or dysfunctional and you were made to feel like you were not good enough.

2.  Weak Boundaries

You may know exactly what others feel and need but confuse that as your own.

3.  Lack of Trust

You don't trust yourself, your feelings, or your decisions so you look to others to fill this void.

4.  Control Issues

You feel out of control and without an internal compass so you find your clinging to others.

5.  Obsessive

You spend a lot of time thinking about past and imagined future experiences with others.

6.  Anger

You've been shamed for feeling angry and yet feel controlled by the fear of other people's anger.

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