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Codependency
Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship dynamic that can occur in romantic relationships, between parents and children, friends and other family members. This dynamic is often recognized by one party taking on a "giver"-role, while the other becomes a receiver and, in the worst case, an exploiter.
Healthy relationships are mutually beneficial, providing love and support to both parties. Codependent relationships, on the other hand, are one-sided, where a person is constantly put in the role of carer. By being caring, functional, and helpful, that person is helping to support, maintain, or enable irresponsible or destructive behavior.
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Ways to help yourself when you are codependent:
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Create distance from the person(s) concerned
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Become aware of your own limits and needs
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Increase focus on your own values and self-esteem