Relationship Dependency: Why It's So Hard to Leave

You know the relationship is breaking you down, yet the thought of leaving triggers almost physical panic. It's not about being foolish or lacking willpower: emotional dependency means another person's state has become the regulator of your own. As long as this bond holds, leaving means losing your footing, not just ending a relationship. What follows is how this works and what you can do without rushing yourself.

What Emotional Dependency Is

It's a state where your mood, sense of self, and feeling of meaning depend on another person.