Are you in a co-dependent relationship?
“Codependency” is defined as an unhealthy relationship where partners are overly reliant on one another. As a result, a dysfunctional pattern of living and problem-solving develops between the two.
Complete the short quiz below and see whether you might be in a co-dependent relationship or not.
Simply answer what feels most right to you.
Are you afraid to express genuine feelings to your partner?
Yes
No
Sometimes
If you do express feelings honestly, do you then feel guilty?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Is much of your day taken up with trying to do everything for your partner?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Are you wary of asking for help from your partner?
Yes
No
Sometimes
When you want to ask for help, are you worried how your partner might react?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you find yourself feeling hurt or angry because your partner doesn’t notice your needs?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you believe you can’t have a friendship independent of your relationship?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you have hobbies and activities to enjoy separate from your partner?
Yes
No
Do you try to control things to make yourself feel better?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Would you describe your partner as needy, emotionally distant, or unreliable?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you have a perfectionistic streak and try to get things exactly right?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Do you trust your partner?
Yes
No
Sometimes "yes," sometimes "no"
How is your health as it relates to stress? Any asthma, allergies, out-of-control-eating/drinking, chest pain, or skin disorders?
"Good, no problems."
"Not great, my health is up and down."
"Yes, you might be in a co-dependent relationship ..."
“Codependency” is defined as an unhealthy relationship where partners are overly reliant on one another.
Your results indicate that you might be heading in a co-dependent relationship.
Relying on each other and wanting to spend a lot of time together is fine, but it's important to remain a person in your own right.
Losing yourself in a relationship is never a good idea.
Read through the thoughts in the blog post and see where you might need to start making some changes.
Your results indicate that you might be heading in a co-dependent relationship.
Relying on each other and wanting to spend a lot of time together is fine, but it's important to remain a person in your own right.
Losing yourself in a relationship is never a good idea.
Read through the thoughts in the blog post and see where you might need to start making some changes.
"I think you're OK. Looks like your relationship has fairly healthy boundaries."
You seem to be doing fine.
Not much I can tell you other than that.
Read the rest of the blog post and take note of the suggestions made to prevent your relationship from becoming co-dependent.
Not much I can tell you other than that.
Read the rest of the blog post and take note of the suggestions made to prevent your relationship from becoming co-dependent.
"Be careful! You might be laying the foundation for co-dependency."
Your results indicate that although you're not co-dependent all the time, you might have to be cautious.
It is fine relying on each other but becoming co-dependent isn't healthy for you or your relationship.
Now is the time to make sure your relationship stays healthy.
Waiting till it is time to make a change could be too late.
Read the rest of the blog post and do what you need to do to keep moving your relationship forward.
It is fine relying on each other but becoming co-dependent isn't healthy for you or your relationship.
Now is the time to make sure your relationship stays healthy.
Waiting till it is time to make a change could be too late.
Read the rest of the blog post and do what you need to do to keep moving your relationship forward.