Codependency
/ˌkəʊdɪˈpendənsi/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overdependence
Refers to excessive emotional reliance on someone, usually unhealthy. 
Her codependency on her partner made her anxious whenever he left the house.
Pro Tip 2/3Approval Seeking
Using 'codependency' implies a need for constant validation from others. 
The codependency in their friendship led to constant reassurance seeking.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
'Codependency' often suggests a problematic or unbalanced relationship. 
Therapists identified codependency as a barrier to his personal growth. Compare with
EnableInterdependence
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