In new relationships love is grand. You are both happy and nothing could be better. Then one day you wake up, and you wonder what happened.
Print out this quick survey to see if the relationship is repairable. Answer the following questions Yes or No.
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___ ___ Is your partner unreliable, unpredictable, or doesn’t keep their word?
___ ___ Does your partner lie to you, is dishonest or evasive?
___ ___ Is your partner rude, disrespectful, dismissive or bossy?
___ ___ Does your partner ignore you, act preoccupied or always interrupts?
___ ___ Does your partner reject your ideas or judge you harshly?
___ ___ Is your partner secretive?
___ ___ Does your partner evade eye contact?
___ ___ Does your partner violate your personal boundaries?
___ ___ Is your partner non-supportive, indifferent or competitive?
___ ___ Does your partner overly brag, put on airs or act phony?
___ ___ Does your partner put themselves first, are they self-centered?
___ ___ Does your partner neglect personal appearance?
___ ___ Is your partner a controlling person?
___ ___ Is your partner selfish, needy or not generous toward you?
___ ___ Is your partner cold, insensitive or unloving toward you?
If your answers are mostly Yes, you are codependent, holding on to what isn’t there. And you are stuck because you are afraid of being alone, or just going along with the situation to avoid conflict.
Repairing through Communication
Repairing the relationship begins with finding your self-esteem, in order to maintain your own identity. Communicate your expectations of needing respect, spend time together as you once did, talk through your differences and find common ground.
This report is not a diagnosis. We hope this information can guide you toward improving your life.
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