Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Selfsacrifice

Selflove

They ignore their personal needs to please the needs of others.

They don't ignore personal needs to please others.

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

No Healthy Boundaries

Healthy Boundaries

The concept of boundaries in codependent relationships is non-existent.

Respect & boundaries are crucial part of interdependent relationships.

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Walking on eggshells

Healthy talk

Afraid to say no. Afraid to speak their mind.

Healthy talk & empathy from both sides.

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Emotional Suppression

Expressive

They suppress their emotional needs to please the other.

They are expressive & easily approachable with each other.

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Manipulation

Take responsibility for their actions

Blaming each other & manipulation is a common thing.

They take responsibility for their toxic behavior

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Low self-esteem

Both have healthy self-esteem

One or both partners suffer from low self-esteem.

Both of the partners do not suffer from any insecurities.

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Heavily rely on each other

Both are self-reliant

They rely heavily on the other for their self worth & emotional well-being.

Both are self-reliant yet caring & understanding.

Codependent Relationship

Interdependent Relationship

Guilt & shame

A loving space

There are often feelings of guilt & shame for one or both person when the relationship is not going well.

They create a loving space for each other to be vulnerable.