There are endless studies that prove that humans are social animals, and we indeed need our communities and sense of belonging to lead a fulfilling, meaningful, and healthy life.
Stable relationships can be very empowering, but sometimes there is a little corollary attached to what we might consider a stable relationship.
They say too much of a good thing is a bad thing, and hence drawing your sense of happiness, belonging, and power from depending on another person beyond a certain point can be harmful too… and enter co-dependency.
Now, this is a very vague and loose understanding of what it means to be co-dependent, hence, here’s a closer, longer look.