Need and neediness.

[eighty_proof]

Where do you draw the line between these? I have struggled with co-dependency in the past. A lot of people put independence on a pedestal, however I'm not so sure I believe in independence so much as healthy interdependence. In other words: we do have needs, but one of those needs is balance. I have been a loner for a long while in order to avoid getting emotionally overinvested in others, though I intend to change this as I think it's unhealthy. Thoughts?

 

[mukk_in]

Where do you draw the line between these? I have struggled with co-dependency in the past. A lot of people put independence on a pedestal, however I'm not so sure I believe in independence so much as healthy interdependence. In other words: we do have needs, but one of those needs is balance. I have been a loner for a long while in order to avoid getting emotionally overinvested in others, though I intend to change this as I think it's unhealthy. Thoughts?

Yes, if you feel God's leading you in that direction. Happy New Year and God bless .

 

[OldWiseGuy]

When I got divorced (40 years ago) a great weight was lifted and I've been a happy single man ever since.