Research indicates this is often a result of childhood parentification, where kids must grow up too quickly to take care of siblings or their parents.If that description applies to you, you’ll feel like things won’t go well if you don’t take care of those around you.
You constantly try to be the “mom friend” or ensure everyone else’s comfort above yours. You worry that, by voicing your needs, you’ll harm the comfort of others, so you stay silent.
But this only builds resentment and leads to negative relationships in the long run!The key hallmark of codependent behavior is a notable lack of boundaries.
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