Delving into the concept of codependency, the podcast explores its roots in childhood, challenges societal norms of independence, and examines the balance between healthy and unhealthy dependency in relationships. It highlights the importance of individual needs and well-being within a partnership.
Codependency is a relationship style, not dependency; stems from early adaptations to dysfunctional relationships.
Dependency in relationships can be empowering or destructive; understanding individual needs is crucial.
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Understanding Codependency as a Relationship Style
Codependency is not seen as a psychological dysfunction but rather as a dysfunctional style of having relationships. It is a way of relating to oneself, the world, and other people that stems from early adaptations to dysfunctional relationships. In a codependent relationship, needs are met in destructive ways, such as denying personal truth to maintain closeness or keeping someone sick to prevent abandonment. The key lies in determining if dependency in the relationship is detrimental or beneficial.
The Dynamics of Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dependency
Western society often values independence, viewing dependence as weakness. However, the dependence vs. independence dichotomy is more nuanced. Dependency can be empowering or destructive, depending on how needs are met in a relationship. Symbiotic relationships, where mutual needs are met without detrimental effects, contrast with unhealthy dependencies where one person's well-being is negatively impacted. Understanding individual needs and compatibilities is crucial to discerning functional vs. dysfunctional dependencies.
Are you codependent, trying to heal from codependency or have a partner that is codependent? Teal Swan talks about how being codependent actually has nothing to do with dependency. It is actually just a relationship style and you deal with people on a relationship level.
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