What Does It Mean To Have Interdependence In A Relationship?

Jul 05, 2024

What Does It Mean To Have Interdependence In A Relationship?

As anyone who's been in a relationship can attest, there's no one way to have a relationship. Every relationship is comprised of at least two people, and each party brings their complete selves to the table. Then, it's up to those people to create a healthy relationship in which each person can grow and flourish in that growth. It's from maintaining individuality and being supported by a partner that interdependence is born. In contrast, an interdependent relationship is the exact opposite of a codependent one.

According to a 2016 study published in Frontiers in Psychology, interdependent couples report higher individual well-being than those who are more codependent in how they conduct their relationship. The same study also found that couples in interdependent relationships felt stronger and more secure in living their own life because they knew their partner always had their back.

Although not everyone may be able to break their codependent ways, it is something to work toward. Far too often, people get into relationships and lose themselves. They're no longer an individual but an extension of the relationship and their partner. It's important to realize that too much togetherness can be a bad thing, so that's why reclaiming your independence in a relationship — if you've lost it — is something to consider.

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