How can codependency affect relationships?

Codependency can affect relationships by creating an imbalance where one person’s needs are consistently met at the expense of the other’s.

It may lead to enabling behaviors that perpetuate unhealthy patterns or addiction.

Relationships can become enmeshed, with blurred boundaries and difficulty maintaining individual identities.

Codependency can cause ongoing conflicts and emotional distress due to the lack of balance and mutual support.

It may result in a lack of genuine connection and fulfillment in relationships.