Am I Empathetic or Co-Dependent?
First, let’s first look at co-dependency. Co-Dependency Codependency is defined as “a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another person’s addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.” The co-dependent is obsessed with making things right. They lose themselves in this process, and they lack personal boundaries, which are essential for their overall wellbeing. As a co-dependent, the individual values the approval of others more than they value themselves. This often results in lower self-esteem. Co-dependency is not healthy, and studies show that close to 90% of the American population demonstrates some areas of co-dependency. “ Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-brake on . Maxwell Maltz If the individual you’re in a relationship with does not want to help themselves, despite the words they say, you have to learn to walk away before you destroy your entir...