@kristenwesberti
People fall into emotional dependency because:Low self-worth → seek external validation to feel whole
Fear of abandonment → cling to avoid being alone
Unresolved childhood attachment wounds
Lack of identity outside the relationship
Dopamine reinforcement from intermittent affection
It’s a coping mechanism that temporarily soothes anxiety but erodes autonomy.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dependency
https://www.verywellmind.com/emotional-dependency-5217055
https://psychcentral.com/relationships/emotional-dependency