The Emil Show - All Things Relational
#37 - Difference between Codependent and Interdependent?
· 25 min
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What’s the difference between codependency and interdependence in relationships? Codependency Definition: An unhealthy reliance on another person for emotional or physical needs to the point of sacrificing one's own well-being. Key characteristics: Extreme focus on the other person's problems and needsDifficulty setting boundariesFear of abandonment or rejectionEnabling destructive behaviorsLow self-esteem and self-worthDifficulty expressing feelings and needsFeeling responsible for oth...