What’s the Difference Between Interdependency vs. Codependency?
Episode description
As human beings we have an innate need for social connection and community. When we are connected, we are less stressed and we are happier. When things fall on bad times, we rely on our friends and family to help us through these painful moments.
However, with that being said, functional and rewarding relationships do require effort and commitment from both parties. A healthy and productive relationship is like a dance between two people who are willing to put in the effort. Each person is responsible for helping and lifting each other up. When you know your person is dependable, we feel safe.
This is why Kamini is such an advocate of working on your relationship with yourself. When you’re constantly seeking out unhealthy ways for your friends to complete you, you will always remain unsatisfied. This would be the beginning stages of codependency. It’s important that we create our own space to be our own person, and then use others to support us during hardship; instead of trying to fill a gap within us through the use of other people.
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