| No. |
Co-dependent Thinking |
Boundary-led Thinking |
1 |
I have to anticipate their needs and fulfill them |
I can ask them what they need and decide if I can help |
| 2 |
I feel anxious when they are upset because it reflects on me |
Their emotions are their own, and I can support without absorbing them |
| 3 |
If I set boundaries, they will reject or abandon me |
Healthy boundaries are essential for mutual respect and trust |
| 4 |
I must keep the peace at all costs, even if it means sacrificing my own needs |
It's okay to assert my needs even if it causes temporary discomfort |
| 5 |
I need their approval to feel good about myself |
My self-worth comes from within, not from others' validation |
