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co-dependent

adjective as in unhealthy psychological reliance of one person on another

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At the center of the memoir is Cher’s life-changing, tortured, supportive, destructive and co-dependent relationship with Sonny.

“I am a victim in an abusive, co-dependent, and toxic relationship that culminated in the Respondent breaking into my residence and having me wrongfully arrested for DV. Once the cell bars close on you, it’s the final curtain on any marriage or relationship, and mine was no exception,” he wrote.

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time in human cells the interaction between genes CNTN4 and APP, a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease, revealing a co-dependent relationship that is essential for brain development, and specifically for the healthy growth of neurons.

Greenhalgh’s script doesn’t seem at all interested in understanding Winehouse psychologically, instead ascribing all her woes to her toxic co-dependent relationship with Fielder-Civil.

"They love each other, but it's too co-dependent," says Coughlan.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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