How to Avoid Codependent Relationships

Having a codependent relationship means that you feel you cannot live without this person and seek constant approval towards you actions. It paralyzes personal and interpersonal growth and is a way to escape your own painful past and emotional issues. Try to avoid these difficult patterns by following these steps.

Instructions

Examine your behavior. When you have a problem you feel you cannot face is your first reaction to call your significant other to solve it for you? Do you feel that you need to feel needed and end up being taken advantage of most of the time? These are all signs of codependency. Accepting you have a problem is the first step towards healing the relationship.

Give yourself time away from this person. Tell them that you need to work on yourself, and you need time to discover who you are without him or her. This might cause a negative reaction but this is only normal. Do not stay in the relationship out of fear of abandonment.

Seek help with a professional which help you resolve your issues. This will not take overnight but it will help you become aware of the problems you are facing.

Try do different activities which you would not have done otherwise when you were in the relationship. Discover who you are and your own self-worth. Try to develop a relationship with yourself before you develop a relationship with anyone else.

Once you replace " I need you" with " I want to be around you," you are on your way towards healing the relationship. However, some relationships cannot be repaired and it is best for both parties to part ways.

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