Why Is it Called Codependency if Only One Person is Dependent?
Armen Emurian
At first glance, the term codependency can feel a little confusing, especially when it seems like only one person is doing all the giving, over-functioning, and people-pleasing. You might ask yourself, How is this co-anything when I’m the only one carrying the emotional load? That’s a fair question. And it’s one that many people ask when they start to see just how one-sided their relationships have become. Codependency is more than just who gives more and who needs more. Codependency is a dynamic that puts two people into roles that seem opposite but are actually deeply connected. What’s the “Co” in Codependency The “co” in codependency describes a dysfunctional relationship...
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