Not Your Average Counsellor

Has Society Turned Co-Dependency into a Love Story?


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šŸ’­ Are we mistaking emotional over-reliance for true love? This episode unpacks how society romanticises co-dependency and where we should draw the line between deep connection and unhealthy attachment.

Inside This Episode:

ā¤ļø What is co-dependency? The difference between healthy interdependence and losing yourself in a relationship.

šŸŽ¬ The media’s role. How movies, TV, and books glorify obsessive love as the ultimate romance.

šŸ›‘ The ā€œride or dieā€ mentality. Is staying no matter what really love—or just fear of letting go?

🚩 Signs of co-dependency disguised as love. Feeling responsible for a partner’s emotions? Losing your identity? Let’s talk red flags.

😨 The fear of being alone. How societal pressure keeps people in unhealthy relationships.

šŸ’” Love vs. emotional enmeshment. True love nurtures independence, not dependence.

šŸ“± Social media’s influence. The pressure to prove love online and its impact on relationship dynamics.

šŸ”„ Can co-dependent relationships become healthy? Exploring whether change is possible through self-awareness and boundary setting.

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šŸ’¬ Let’s Keep This Conversation Going! Have you ever mistaken co-dependency for love? Let’s talk—DM me, email me, or share your thoughts on socials.

If this episode spoke to you, send it to a friend who needs to hear it. Until next time—stay true to you.

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