You can never fix a codependent relationship - without a THOUGHTFUL PLAN. Here are the 5 steps you need.

Referenced video - Causes of Codependency:
   • 5 causes of codependency - The REAL SH*T  

00:00 - Fixing codependent relationships

00:45 - Define your relationship goals
A healthier way to start your journey of fixing #codependency is to acknowledge where your relationship stands today and where you want it to go. Clearly define what is not working in your relationship (your pain points), what you want to be different, and how will you know if the change is happening or not?

02:45 - Negotiations in relationships
Don't let your individual identity get lost in your relationship. Be comfortable in saying and asking for what you want more openly and without shame. Keep an open mind so you can communicate your needs without defensiveness, and be ready to negotiate.

04:03 - Stop avoiding conflicts
People pleasing is the root of all people pleasing is conflict avoidance. Avoiding difficult conversations stops you from practicing healthy, open communication. For your #codependencyrecovery, you first need to stop avoiding difficult realties!

04:55 - Focus on your individual growth
Codependency stems from a blurred sense of self between you and your partner, meaning that you aren't always able to separate your needs from what your partner needs. Growing as an individual is crucial not only for your own mental and emotional health but also for your relationship to stay healthy.

05:57 - Establishing healthy boundaries
Establishing and sticking to healthy boundaries is the most important thing in breaking codependency. If you don't establish boundaries, or don't hold on to your boundaries when they are pushed against, you're simply perpetuating the codependency in your relationship.