“How do I know if I am being “codependent” in my new relationship?”

This question was asked by a 19-year old girl who was trying to figure out how to have  a healthy dating friendship rather than an  emotional “roller coaster”  infatuation.

Codependency is simply described as “people addiction.”  Who would think you could get “addicted” to another person? In codependency, your entire sense of well-being depends on the actions of another person. It can be a real “roller coaster.”

Codependency is at the heart of most popular songs and movies:   “I can’t live without you.”  “You are my whole world.”  “I can’t stop thinking about you.”  “I would give everything just to know you were mine.”  Most relationships portrayed in the movies are wildly codependent and unfortunately, not designed to last.

The following list is used in my Healthy Transitions for Girls Curriculum to help girls just like you to recognize the signs of codependent versus healthy relationships. How does your current relationship stack up?  Just click on the link below to find out!

HTFG I can’t live without him handout

Learning to develop healthy relationships, versus codependent relationships, will save you much heartache throughout your life.  If you need help to build healthier dating relationships, contact peggy@thelightpoint.org

Parents, Teacher, Mentors, and Counselors:  Here is a free activity from my Healthy Transitions for Girls Curriculum which can be used to help the girls you love to develop positive dating relationships. 

 Chapter 6 Excerpt-I Can’t Live Without Him (and other lies you hear…)

To buy the Healthy Transitions for Girls Curriculum, click here.