Traits of a codependent relationship include:

• Poor/no boundaries
• People-pleasing behaviors
• Reactivity
• Unhealthy, ineffective communication
• Manipulation
• Difficulty with emotional intimacy
• Controlling behaviors
• Blaming each other
• Low self-esteem of one or both partners
• No personal interests or goals outside the relationship

Codependent relationships are not healthy and do not allow partners room to be themselves, to grow, and to be autonomous.