Co-dependency - What to do if you´re in an addictive relationship

If you feel you have a dependency problem, here is a general course of action: *Gain insight to the causes of your dependency *Learn to recognize destructive thinking, emotional, and behavior patterns *Realize how unhappy you feel about your dependency *Learn to avoid cognitive shortcuts (jumping to conclusions, acting upon assumptions, etc) *Confront your fears *Work on your self-esteem, self-confidence, and assertiveness *Observe couples who have healthy (not perfect) relationships. Identify what they are doing differently *Practice self-control. Don´t slip back into familiar patterns when something goes wrong *Get support from lots of people, don´t go overboard with anyone in particular