Being dependent on others is often portrayed negatively. Individualistic cultures stress the importance of being self-reliant. We’re told not to be too needy because it’s unattractive and burdens others. And depending on others feels vulnerable; there’s a chance that they will let us down. We all depend on others. Humans are social creatures; we crave connection, […]
Codependency is an unhealthy form of dependency, but it’s not dependency in and of itself that’s the problem. Healthy forms of dependency, otherwise known as interdependency, make relationships stronger. But distinguishing dependency vs. codependency can be tricky — especially if you haven’t experienced many healthy relationships yourself. What is interdependency? Humans are social beings; we’ve
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