Codependency

Codependency essentially happens when one person is sacrificing more for their relationship than the other.

In a healthy relationship it's normal to depend on your partner for comfort and support. But there's a balance between each partner's ability to be independent and their ability to enjoy mutual help.

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Experts say codependent relationships are damaging - here are 8 warning signs you're in one

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Experts say codependent relationships are damaging - here are 8 warning signs you're in one

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