7 Subtle Differences Between Intimacy and Codependence

Learn to never confuse the two

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"Codependent" is the term that was initially coined to describe the partners of people suffering from various addictions, such as alcoholism. While the alcoholic was dependent on alcohol, his partner was said to be codependent, as she was fully consumed by her bond with this person and all her efforts were aimed at…