💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

5.34 – Identifying Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dependence: Dependence becomes unhealthy when one person’s emotional stability depends entirely on the other. Healthy dependence, however, is built on trust and balance—leaning on one another without losing self-reliance. Recognizing the difference prevents relationships from turning into emotional traps. Healthy dependence means you can seek comfort without fear of judgment. It allows vulnerability and reassurance without control. Unhealthy dependence feels like anxiety and constant validation-seeking. The healthiest couples find strength in both connection and autonomy. Understanding this distinction leads to security, not suffocation, and creates love that’s grounded and calm.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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