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Overfunctioning, Competitiveness, and Superiority in Relationships

Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

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Do You Feel Like You're Not Being Appreciated For?

Anecdotal evidence that some people have a secret fantasy of being needed by their partner. The person who feels weaker has a really hard time, even though they want the benefits of being with the stronger one. Adist reminded it's like the parentified romance: "Who doesn't want somebody who sweeps in?"

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