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Break Free From Your Need To Be Codependent
Many codependents don’t even realize they’re codependent. Do you rely on your partner’s approval for a sense of self-worth and identity? If so, you might be codependent.
Here are some more signs:
There is often extreme sacrifice to satisfy the needs of your partner.
If you’re clingy or feel insufficient on your own, that’s another strong indicator you might be codependent.
Constant anxiety is another sign of codependency.
Ask your friends if you’re too dependent in your relationships. If you’re codependent, it’s likely that they’ve noticed.
Try these tips to reduce your need to be codependent:
1. Create an exciting and fulfilling life on your own. Build a life that you love. Think about the kind of life you’d like to have and begin building it. Avoid depending on someone else to build it for you.
Make a list of the hobbies you most enjoy or would like to explore. Find others that can share in those activities.
Join a community of people. It could be a church, club, or other type of organization. Have a group of people in your life. You’ll be less reliant on that one romantic relationship.
