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Can you be codependent and independent at the same time?
Often, codependent people feel that they “should” be independent. It leads to black-and-white, all-or-nothing thinking. Either you are independent to the point of being unrelated, or you are codependent! But you cannot be both in a relationship and independent.
Can two codependent people be happy together?
A codependent couple will not be good for each other. Usually, they will get together because one or both of them has a dysfunctional personality, and more often than not they will make each other worse.
Can you be codependent with one partner?
One or both parties can be codependent. A codependent person will neglect other important areas of their life to please their partner. Their extreme dedication to this one person may cause damage to: other relationships.
How did I go from independent to Codependent?
Codependency develops from not knowing what you want or what you stand for and needing to rely on others so that they can give you a sense of direction. Some codependence is developed when you need an esteem boost from being associated with someone else.
How can I be independent and not codependent?
- Give Yourself Permission to Say “NO” For those of us that have been in any kind of codependent situation, we know all too well how much of a struggle saying the word “no” can be.
- Set Healthy Boundaries.
- Practice the Art of Letting Go.
- Give Yourself the Love You Have Always Deserved.
- Rebuild the Foundation You Stand On.
Can a codependent cheat?
There is absolutely nothing about codependency that would keep them from cheating on anyone, narcissist or otherwise. “Codependency is characterized by a person belonging to a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship where one person relies on the other for meeting nearly all of their emotional and self-esteem needs.