Codependent Characteristics
Relying heavily on someone else.
What is dependency?
Having trouble effectively conveying your thoughts, feelings, or needs to another person; not saying what you should or want to say
What is poor communication?
Persistent feelings of sadness and/or hopelessness; loss of interest in previously important things
What is depression?
"You nicknamed my daughter after the Loch Ness monster!?"
What is Twilight?
"I don't mind spending every day out on your corner in the pouring rain"
What is 'She Will Be Loved' by Maroon 5?
Viewing yourself in a negative light or not believing yourself to be "good enough".
What is low self-worth?
Refusing to acknowledge prevalent issues or problems, pretending that they do not exist
What is denial?
Feelings of worry or nervousness; consistent uneasiness
What is anxiety?
"Here's to my love. O true apothecary, Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die."
What is Romeo and Juliet?
"I would go through all this pain, take a bullet straight through my brain. Yes, I would die for ya, baby"
What is 'Grenade' by Bruno Mars?
Difficulty believing in other people; apprehension or doubt of other people.
What is lack of trust?
Being fixated on someone or something to the point that you constantly think and/or worry about it.
What is obsession?
Feelings of regret or negative responsibility for having done something one perceives as wrong
What is guilt?
"This is a jumbo-coffee morning. I need coffee in an IV."
What is Gilmore Girls?
"I'd give up forever to touch you, 'cause I know that you feel me somehow"
What is 'Iris' by The Goo Goo Dolls?
Letting other people walk all over you; being afraid to say no
What are weak boundaries?
Pushing down or subduing your thoughts and feelings
What is repression?
Inability to make choices based off of logic and reason or seeing potential outcomes as a factor
What is reduced informed decision making?
"It's okay to love them both. I did."
What is the Vampire Diaries?
"Baby, you're a vampire. You want blood, and I promised"
What is 'Savior Complex' by Phoebe Bridgers?
Believing all of your problems are due to external factors; portraying yourself as helpless or unfairly treated.
What is victimization?
Feeling responsible for other people's situations, thoughts, feelings; consistently managing those things for them
What is caretaking?
Having trouble with brain functions needed in everyday life such as memory, self-control, and flexibility.
What is reduced executive functioning?
"Wait. Is this f--ing play about us!?"
What is Euphoria?
"Oh, can't you see, you belong to me? How my poor heart aches, with every step you take?"
What is 'Every Breath You Take' by The Police?