Co Dependency

Co-Dependency is a pattern of behaviours and beliefs which are learned during childhood by those growing up in a dysfunctional family. Although they may be a beneficial survival-tactic at the time, these behaviours can have long-term detrimental effects in adulthood if they are not “unlearnt”.

If you think that you may be in a co-dependent relationship with your partner, spouse, parent or child then you may recognise some of these traits:

• Low self esteem
• Feelings of inadequacy
• Worry about how others may perceive you
• Fear of not being in a relationship
• Lack of assertiveness about your needs
• Feelings of being trapped in the relationship

Recognising that you are in an unhealthy relationship is the first step to ending it.