Signs of Dependency in Romantic Relationships and Friendships
Signs of Dependency with Romantic Involvements or Friends – by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse
2. Initiating most of the times spent together
3. Wanting to talk about the friendship or the relationship more often than the other
4. Feelings of anxiety when not with the other or others
5. Uncomfortable during separation times
6. Worried or unhappy when the other seems perfectly satisfied and happy when not together
7. Wanting to know everything the other does, thinks, and feels
8. Carrying a disproportionate responsibility for the relationship
9. Feeling as though the other’s wants and needs are more important than yours
10. Feeling as though you can’t make it on your own if you leave the relationship or friendship. With Couples You probably know this type of couple, or have been in this type of relationship. A couple in a dependent relationship needs to see each other more and more to maintain the security they find with each other. They absolutely can’t stand to be apart and when apart long for each other desperately. Even when they fight and can’t get along it doesn’t matter because they long for the security of the relationship. Any talk of separation is a huge threat and brings conflict. The End The damage and extent of the dependency isn’t really shown until the relationship ends. Since the relationship was used to cover up so much low self-worth and esteem, it always ends in confusion, agony, anger or depression.
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