Am I Codependent
- Dr. Robert Booker
- Feb 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 2, 2024
You may be in a codependent relationship if you:
Feel trapped in a relationship
Have an exaggerated sense of responsibility for others’ actions
Find it hard to say no when your partner demands your time and energy
Often keep quiet to avoid arguments
Feel too guilty to make your own decisions or set personal boundaries
Ignore or justify your partner’s unacceptable behavior
Cover up for your partner when they get in trouble with the law
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