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“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 ESV
Codependency is an adaptive coping mechanism used compulsively by those who seek to obtain a personal sense of worth and value through meeting the perceived needs of others.
The other person may not look needy, but something in us senses that they could be better with our help, and the dance begins.