Codependency can appear in romantic relationships, family relationships, friendships, and even at work. It often looks like putting everyone else's needs before your own, or feeling guilty the second you say no. Avoiding conflict at all costs, seeking approval from others, feeling responsible for someone else's emotions, or trying to fix and rescue them are common too. Many people notice themselves staying in relationships that aren't working, quietly ignoring their own feelings, growing anxious whenever someone's upset with them, and slowly losing their sense of identity along the way.

These behaviours tend to develop gradually. Often they feel so familiar that you don't realize how much they're shaping your life until you stop and look closely.