My boyfriend and I have fallen into this pattern where I manage his emotions and he manages my practical life decisions, and we both know it's not healthy but we also can't figure out how to function without each other anymore. When one of us tries to pull back, the other panics and we end up more entangled than before.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've created a system of mutual dependency that feels like love but operates more like shared survival.
“Where Are You with Codependence?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.