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co-dependent
or co·de·pen·dent (kōˌdĭ-pĕnˈdənt)
adjective- Mutually dependent.
- Of or relating to a relationship in which one person is psychologically dependent in an unhealthy way on someone who is addicted to a drug or self-destructive behavior, such as chronic gambling.
One who is co-dependent or in a co-dependent relationship.
Related Forms:
- coˌde·penˈdence, coˌde·penˈden·cy noun
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