How do I know if I'm in a codependent relationship or just being a good partner?

This is the question Mirabai would have asked herself—the line between devotion and dissolution is thin, and sometimes we cross it without noticing. The difference often comes down to whether you've lost yourself in the process. In a healthy partnership, you give from fullness. In codependency, you're giving to fill an emptiness—yours or theirs. Ask yourself: Do you need their approval to feel okay? Are you managing their emotions? Do you feel responsible for their happiness? Are you staying small to keep them comfortable? Mirabai loved radically, but her love didn't require her to disappear. She examined her own heart fiercely. A good partner supports your growth; codependency stunts it. You might be overgiving if you feel resentful, anxious when they're upset, or unable to make decisions without considering how they'll react. The examined heart is honest about these things. Start noticing: when do you feel most yourself? When do you feel erased? That awareness is where freedom begins.