Characteristics of Co – dependency
Following is a commonly used list of characteristics of co- dependency
1 My good feelings about who I am stem from being liked by you. 2 My good feelings about who I am stem from being liked by you. 3 Your struggle affects my serenity. My mental attention focuses on solving your problems / relieving your pain. 4 My mental attention is focused on you 5 My mental attention is focused on protecting you. 6 My mental attention is focused on manipulating you to do it my way 7 My self –esteem is boistered by solving your problems. 8 My self –esteem is boistered by relieving your pain. 9 My own hobbies/interests are put to one side. My time is spendt sharing your hobbies/interests. 10 Your clothing and personal appearance are dictated by my desire and I feel you are a reflection of me. 11 Your behaviour is dictated by my desires and I feel you are a reflection of me. 12 I am not aware of how I feel. I am aware of how you feel. 13 I am not aware of what I want- I ask what you want. I am not aware-I assume. 14 The dreams I have for my future are linked to you 15 My fear ofrejectio determines what I say or do. 16 My fear of your anger determines what I say or do. 17 I use giving as a way of feeling safe in our relationship. 18 My social circle diminishes as I involve myself with you. 19 I put my values aside in order to connect with you. 20 I value your opinion and way of doing things more than my own. 21 The quality of my life is in relation to the quality of yours.