Knowing the Difference between Accommodation and Dysfunction

With the world mourning the loss of a phenomenal singer and entertainer in Whitney Houston, our attention has been directed toward drug use and abusive relationships. It’s impossible for us, the general public, to really know what happens in the personal lives of celebrities but I know abuse and addiction happen in the lives of “regular” people just like you and me. We sometimes lose ourselves in relationships that are important to us. How can you tell if you are simply engaging in healthy accommodation or if you have crossed the line into dysfunction?