Co-dependancy is so much bigger than relying on someone else for your happiness ... I think you will find the book quite eye-opening. It's good that you are happy "otherwise" ... however ...
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I know he doesnt make me happy when Im around him
is what I'm picking up on. You are letting his moods/behavior/attitude influence your level of happiness. Have you read the livestrong.com articles re detachment? If not, I highly recommend those too. Look up detachment, mutuality etc.
Good luck! PEI
Holding onto anger to punish someone else, is like lighting yourself on fire to get smoke in their eyes ~ 25yearsmlc