5 Signs of a Codependent Relationship
It’s only when you break away that you’re able to see it for what it is.
There’s been much speculation about what being in a co-dependent relationship means, from needy, clingy, one-sided, to a person sacrificing their entire wellbeing to please the other.
Being co-dependent isn’t exclusive to sexual relationships. It can also play a part within the dynamics of our family, work, and social circles, as well as substances.
The roots of codependency can begin as early childhood, in scenarios where a child often grows up in an environment where their emotions are ignored or punished.
As a consequence, this emotional neglect lowers a child's self-esteem, creating a belief system that their needs are not important.
Using the symptoms of co-dependency from psychology, and my own personal experience of being in a co-dependent relationship (personally and professionally), here are 5 Signs of a Codependent Relationship.
1. Live For That Person
When I was sixteen years old in my first relationship, I would put my entire life and enjoyment on hold until the weekend, until we could at long last be together.
Now, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with having something to look forward to, the…
