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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Dating
  • Texting
  • Work
  • Love
  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
  • Personal growth
  • Sarcasm
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Healthy Dependence

How to respond to “You’re too dependent on me”

Dating Building Self-Esteem Codependency in Relationships
When someone says You’re too dependent on me, it can be a hurtful and confusing statement,…

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