Discover if you are emotionally dependent on your partner, family or friends and learn to manage it with eight tips that we give you here.
What is emotional dependency?
It is a psychological pattern that is characterized by a behavior of sentimental or emotional subordination towards another person with whom there is a relationship, friendship or family.
It affects many people, although most are not aware of it. Whoever lives with this pattern has a great lack of self-control and feel a excessive discomfort when moving away from the person on whom the dependency is centeredin that sense, their self-esteem is subject to the otheras well as the decision making. Your most common fear is separationtherefore, they are unable to sever the ties that bind them to others, and this can lead to behaviors that are harmful to oneself or the relationship.
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Other features
- Constant need for the other person.
- Submissive behaviors.
- Low self-esteem.
- Insecurity, need for external assessment.
- Fear to loneliness.
- Having a distorted idea of love where possession and absolute dedication to the partner prevail, instead of healthy emotional reciprocity.
Where does emotional dependence come from?
Its development occurs in childhood. People with emotional dependence usually have history of emotional deprivation, during the first years of life.
It can also highlight abandonment, rejection, and seeking approval or recognition from others.
What are the consequences?
It can trigger other mental disorders or conditions such as:
- Addictive behaviors (alcoholism, drug addiction…)
- Eating disorders (bulimia)
- Depression
- Obsessive behaviors
And, in the context of the relationship, an overwhelming emotional climate may be created characterized by:
- Dissatisfaction and frustration.
- Pathological jealousy.
- Loss of one’s own personality.
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How to manage emotional dependence?
- Recognize emotional dependence.
- Accept the uncertainty and fear of being alone.
- Learn to say “no” in a respectful way with others and with yourself.
- Strengthen your self-esteem, keep in mind that a toxic relationship only affects it more.
- Learn to be alone.
- Question your beliefs about love, relationships, personal relationships, loneliness and being single. Seek independence.
- Open up to a social life and enjoy healthier relationships without dependence on a single person.
- Seek psychological help, sometimes more than a few pieces of advice are needed. Call us or write to us via WhatsApp at 3330333588.