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Relationships

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Original poster

codependent

4 replies

notsurewhatshappening · 17/09/2018 05:17

What does this mean in a relationship?

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BitchQueen90 · 17/09/2018 09:06

Excessive reliance on a partner, usually going hand in hand with destructive behaviour from one person (addiction for example) with the other person trying to be the "rescuer."

ProseccoThyme · 17/09/2018 17:34

And putting other's needs before your own (at your own detriment), failure to set/maintain boundaries, and assert your needs.

Keepithidden · 17/09/2018 17:45

Agree with previous posters. Not always characterised by an abuser /victim style relationship. Certainly very conflict averse, lacking confidence and a people pleaser.

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notsurewhatshappening · 18/09/2018 06:51

Thank you

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