Definitions

1. noun

A state of emotional, psychological, or financial dependence between two people, often characterized by enabling behavior and an unhealthy reliance on each other.

“Her codependency with her partner was a major obstacle in their therapy sessions.”

2. noun

A type of relationship where one person enables or supports the other’s addictive or dysfunctional behavior.

“The codependency between the addict and their enabler was a vicious cycle that was hard to break.”

3. verb

To be emotionally or psychologically dependent on someone, often to an unhealthy degree.

“He codependent on his partner’s emotional support, which made him vulnerable to manipulation.”