Codependency is an unhealthy reliance on another person, often characterised by focusing on their needs at the expense of your own interests and developing self-esteem that strongly depends on this particular relationship.
Although codependency may occur in any relationship, the most common causes are usually family-related, and the presence of alcohol issues here may significantly worsen the situation.
For example, these are relationships between alcoholic parents and their children or an alcoholic spouse and their sober partner.
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