Archetypes of High Functioning Codependency

High functioning codependency can manifest in different archetypes, such as the director, entertainer, hyper helper, auto-accommodator, perfectionist, and fixer savior. Each archetype has its own set of characteristics and behaviors. For example, the director is highly capable and bossy, the entertainer uses humor to manage emotions, the hyper helper constantly helps others, the auto-accommodator constantly sacrifices for others, the perfectionist strives for perfection in all areas of life, and the fixer savior is always ready to solve other people's problems. These archetypes share tendencies of overgiving and controlling behaviors.