September 12, 2023

Codependent Friendship Quiz

Kristie Plantinga

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September 12, 2023

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Are your friendships uplifting and empowering, or do you often find yourself navigating a web of emotional dependencies and blurred boundaries? It's not always easy to tell, but our "codependent friendship quiz" is here to help you gain clarity around the health of your relationships.

You'll gain insights into your relationships and explore whether they're fostering personal growth and mutual support or if they're edging into codependency territory.

Friendly reminder: this quiz isn’t intended to make assumptions or judgments about another person’s background, personality, or mental health. In other words, we can’t armchair diagnose you or your friends with anything. Our goal is to give you this tool to better understand your relationship with your friends and offer validation for your experience.

Who is this quiz for?

This codependent friendship quiz is designed for adults who want to assess if their current friendships are showing signs of codependency.

How accurate is this quiz?

We at Best Therapists believe that online mental health quizzes can be an excellent first step towards improving our mental health. Quizzes like this one can educate you and provide opportunities for self-reflection, but note that they are not a substitute for professional assessments and diagnoses.

Take our codependent friendship quiz below ↓

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Frequently asked questions

What is a codependent friendship?

A codependent friendship is a type of relationship where two individuals rely heavily on each other for emotional support and validation to the extent that it becomes unhealthy and hinders their individual growth and well-being. In such friendships, boundaries are often blurred, and one or both friends may prioritize the other's needs and emotions over their own.

What are common signs of codependent friendships?

Common signs of codependency in friendships include excessively relying on each other for emotional validation, neglecting one's own needs and desires to accommodate the other person, and feeling responsible for the other's happiness or well-being, often at the expense of personal boundaries and independence. Additionally, codependent friendships may involve difficulty in making decisions independently and a fear of confrontation or conflict that could jeopardize the relationship.

Why can codependent friendships can be unhealthy?

Codependent friendships can be unhealthy because they often lead to an imbalance in the relationship, where one or both friends sacrifice their own well-being and autonomy to meet the needs of the other. This imbalance can lead to emotional distress and resentment and hinder personal growth and self-esteem for both individuals involved.