Originally Posted by URMYEVERYTHING

I agree, however, codependency isn't all about giving and getting something in return... it's also about the need to always please others and neglecting yourself. Think back to your other posts when you first came here and how your BF caused certain reactions in you.

Sure a non codie would feel unappreciated if doing things for others but a non codie wouldn't say, "I did all of these things for you and this is how you treat me in return", etc. (Just an example). A non codie would simply take the hit, detach and keep truckin.