Emotional dependency is a bond born from the fear of losing someone and the constant need for validation. Often mistaken for affection or devotion, it is actually a form of attachment seeking security ...

Man (sic) must learn to think of himself as a limited and dependent being; And only suffering teaches him this. —Simone Weil Dependency gets a bad name in our culture, particularly among men. We tend ...

Generally, what’s ideal in close relationships is balancing each party’s different needs. So what we ought to strive for is equalizing our innate desire for both dependency and its complementary ...