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Codependency, or why I feel bad in relationships
If, in childhood, we were not helped to meet our basic emotional needs, a constant "hunger" for them develops - and in adult life we often choose a partner out of this very hunger, hoping to finally meet those needs through them.
- Closeness - having close people, trusting, loving and being loved, accepted, receiving warmth and support
- Autonomy - feeling confident, independent, competent, able to cope
- Spontaneity and play - feeling free, creating, discovering the new, experiencing lightness
- Boundaries - being able to regulate yourself, follow your intentions, have personal space, say "no"
- Freedom to express thoughts and feelings - speaking about what concerns you, showing your real feelings, being yourself
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