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common signs of co-dependency (part 2)

my partner of 6 years and I slowly became more co-dependent and we didn’t even realize it was happening. I had always hear of co-dependent relationships but I didn’t think we fit that at all because we maintained very different schedules, lifestyles and friend groups.

but our co-dependent behaviors were much more in the emotional and identity attachment of the other and our relationship as a whole. we both lost a little bit of our own identities, neglected self-care, put our individual dreams on the back burner and felt a lot of guilt about not living up to what we thought the other person wanted.

we decided to try living separately for at least one year to focus on ourselves and even did a full 3 months of no-contact and wowww it was so impactful. now I can see our strengths and weaknesses as individuals and as a couple so much more clearly.

I definitely don’t think we were extremely co-dependent but enough that it warranted us both needing to do some deep internal work and be honest with ourselves.

in part 1, I shared emotional and psychological signs so definitely check that out as well.

#lemon8partner #HealthTips #healthyrelationship #codependency #partnership #couplescontent #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #boundaries #copingskills

2024/5/24 Edited to

Co-dependency can manifest in a variety of behaviors and relational dynamics. Recognizing these signs is essential for maintaining healthy relationships. Some behavioral signs include compulsive helping, controlling others, poor boundaries, and dependency on relationships. Furthermore, relational signs often involve one-sided relationships, enabling negative behaviors, fear of conflict, and sacrificing personal goals in pursuit of validation from one’s partner. Addressing co-dependency starts with self-awareness. Understanding your behavioral patterns and emotional attachments can help you identify areas needing change. Create a plan to improve your independence by setting personal goals, recognizing your needs, and practicing self-care principles. Establish healthy boundaries to protect your individuality and encourage your partner to do the same. This journey towards independence fosters a more balanced, fulfilling partnership.

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