Friendships are truly amazing and vital parts of life. They can make us laugh when times are tough, and have our backs when we need support. However, sometimes, friendship can get out of hand and turn into something toxic.
Do you think you’re involved in a codependent friendship? Take this quick quiz to find out if your friendship is healthy or not!
1. Do you and your friend do everything together, including living in the same place?
A. Yes, we do live together and do everything together
B. Yes, we do everything together, but we don’t live together
C. No, we neither live nor do everything together
2. Does your friend get upset when you hang out with someone else?
A. Yes, they get very upset
B. Yes, they get somewhat upset
C. No, they don’t really get upset
3. Do you and your friend have your own private bubble?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
4. Do you sometimes get the sudden urge to get away from your friend?
A. Yes, it happens a lot
B. Yes, it happens sometimes
C. No, it never happens
5. Do other people feel uncomfortable when they hang out with both of you?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
6. Has anyone ever told you that you have a very codependent friendship?
A. Yes, many people have
B. Yes, some people have
C. No, nobody has
7. Do you find yourself questioning the authenticity of your friendship?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Yes, at times
C. No, never
8. Does your friend simply agree with everything you say?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
9. Has your friend been in toxic friendships in the past?
A. Yes, many
B. Yes, a few
C. No, never
10. Is it really hard for you to do something without your friend?
A. Yes, it’s very hard
B. Yes, it’s somewhat hard
C. No, it’s nothing like that
11. Does one of you always require rescuing by the other?
A. Yes, for sure
B. Most of the time
C. In rare moments
12. Is a lot of time spent by the two of you in solving one person's problem?
A. Yes, for sure
B. Most of the time
C. In rare moments
13. Does one person feel extremely exhausted after meeting the other person?
A. Yes, for sure
B. Most of the time
C. In rare moments
14. Does one person undermine their own feelings for the sake of the other person?
A. Yes, for sure
B. Most of the time
C. In rare moments
15. Does your friend’s mood affect you to a significant extent?
A. Yes, for sure
B. Most of the time
C. In rare moments
