Characteristics of Co-Dependent People Are:
An exaggerated sense of responsibility for the actions of others.
A
tendency to confuse love and pity, with the tendency to “love” people they
can pity and rescue.
A tendency to do more than their share, all of the
time.
A tendency to become hurt when people don’t recognize their efforts.
An unhealthy dependence on relationships. The co-dependent will do anything
to hold on to a relationship; to avoid the feeling of abandonment.
An extreme need for approval and recognition.
A sense of
guilt when asserting themselves.
A compelling need to control others.
Lack
of trust in self and/or others.
Fear of being abandoned or alone.
Difficulty identifying feelings.
Rigidity/difficulty adjusting to
change.
Problems with intimacy/boundaries.
Chronic anger.
Lying/dishonesty.
Poor communications
Difficulty making decisions. |
