Originally Posted by
Reddmax 
My AW manipulates me by guilt and bullying. If you loved me, you do this. You need to excuse my behavior if you love me. You should feel this way or that way. If you suspect me of this, I'll give you reason to suspect.
I don't think my situation is co-dependent, I think its emotional blackmail.
I'm inclined to think that people who don't suffer from some degree of co-dependency would resolutely refuse to tolerate such emotional blackmail.
-TC