noun
- people who have an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support due to an illness or addiction
Usage: psychology
Examples
- The support group helps codependents learn to set healthy boundaries.
- Many codependents struggle to maintain their own identity in relationships.
- Therapists work with codependents to develop self-reliance skills.
- The workshop addressed how codependents can break unhealthy patterns.
- Codependents often prioritize their partner’s needs over their own well-being.
- Recovery programs teach codependents to focus on their personal growth.