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Signs of Relationship Dependency

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Joe Gibson
Sep 18, 2022
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It amazes me how quickly we can lose sight of our own interests, goals and desires when a new relationship appears. It seems innocent enough — to prioritize the person you’re with — but the resulting loss of independence is not only detrimental to our wellbeing but detrimental to the relationship itself, too.

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