- The codependent is driven by one or more compulsions.
- The codependent is bound and often tormented by the way things were in the dysfunctional family of origin.
- The codependent’s self-esteem (and,frequently, maturity) is very low.
- A codependent is certain his or her happiness hinges on others.
- Conversely, a codependent feels inordinately responsible for others.
- The codependent’s relationship with a spouse or significant other person (SOP) is marred by a damaging, unstable lack of balance between dependence and independence.
- The codependent is a master of denial and repression.
- The codependent worries about things he or she can’t change and may well try to change them.
- A codependent’s life is punctuated by extremes.
- A codependent is constantly looking for the something that is missing or lacking in life.
(from the book Love is a Choice)
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