Examine The Effects Of A Co-Dependent Relationship

Co-dependent relationship is one in which both parties are over-reliant on each other and as a result, the relationship is unbalanced. It also refers to a relationship where a co-dependent person is involved with someone whose behaviour is out of control, such as a habitual drunk or drug addict. Suffice it say, a co-dependent relationship is clearly maladaptive and dysfunctional. The underlying issue of a co-dependent relationship is that there is a need to be needed despite the pain and suffering that is involved. Without being depended on, they feel alone, inadequate, insecure and