The Impact of Emotional Dependence

Leo Babouta explains that emotional dependence often stems from childhood experiences, where we relied on others, usually our parents, to fulfill our emotional needs. This reliance carries into adulthood, causing us to seek happiness from outside sources, particularly romantic partners. However, this external search for happiness is unreliable as people come and go, and they have their own emotional struggles. Leo advocates for finding happiness within ourselves and embracing emotional self-reliance. By recognizing that happiness is always available within us, we can fix our own problems, take responsibility, practice gratitude, and love others from a place of wholeness and self-reliance.