How to Know If Codependency Is Shaping Your Relationships

A few years ago I was sitting across from a dear friend at a loud and busy restaurant. We dove quickly into conversation, eager to catch each other up. As the server came to take our orders I felt a mild panic, worried that I lost track of the time. I had accidentally left my phone in my purse and found myself worried that my absorption in the dialogue left me neglecting any phone calls or texts.As my friend ordered her meal, I carefully placed my phone next to my water glass with the sound mute