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Codependence (or codependency) is a popular psychology concept popularized by Twelve-Step program advocates. A "codependent" is loosely defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for persons who depend on him or her. A "codependent" is one side of a relationship between mutually needy people. The dependent, or obviously needy party(s) may have emotional, physical, financial difficulties, or addictions they seemingly are unable to surmount. The "codependent" party exhibits behaviour which controls, makes excuses for, pities, and takes other actions to perpetuate the obviously needy party's condition, because of their desire to be needed and fear of doing anything that would change the relationship.
Codependency is a condition that results in a dysfunctional relationship between the codependent and other people.
A codependent is addicted to helping someone. They need to be needed.
Codependency is a condition that results in a dysfunctional relationship between the codependent and other people.
A codependent is addicted to helping someone. They need to be needed.