01/30/2026
đ Why Interdependency Matters in Romantic Relationships đ
Healthy relationships arenât about losing yourself in your partnerâor doing everything alone either. Theyâre about interdependency.
Interdependency means:
⨠You can stand on your own and lean on each other
⨠You support one another without controlling or rescuing
⨠Youâre emotionally connected while still honoring individuality
When couples practice interdependency:
⢠Communication feels safer
⢠Trust grows naturally
⢠Resentment decreases
⢠Both partners feel valuedânot responsible for each otherâs happiness
The strongest relationships arenât built on âI need you to surviveâ or âI donât need anyone.â
Theyâre built on âI choose youâand I also choose myself.â
If your relationship feels stuck between independence and dependence, it may not be brokenâit may just need better balance đ¤
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