The Difference Between Codependence And Interdependence

The question ‘What is the difference between codependence and interdependence?’ In reality, it asks whether a relationship is dysfunctional or healthy. Well, in this article, I will be taking you through the differences between the two and how to recover from codependency.

Dysfunctional Relationships

I talk a lot about what dysfunctional relationships can look like, but how do you develop a healthy relationship, and what does a healthy one look like? Unfortunately, the idea of relationships we all grow up with from movies and TV is unhealthy. The relationships shown are romanticized, often codependent and dysfunctional. Because of how relationships are displayed to us through the media and our own experiences growing up, I believe we are all codependent. Therefore, it’s nothing to feel ashamed of, but now is the time to learn and grow. So, let’s dive into what codependency and interdependence actually look like so that you can begin your journey.

How society creates codependence

It is the loss of individuality. So often, the message we receive about love is that we must give up everything to make it work, including parts of ourselves. In particular, in reality TV shows and on social media, there is a message being portrayed that real love only exists when…