Setting Boundaries: How to Handle Overdependence in Relationships

When someone becomes overly dependent on you for emotional support, it can be draining and unhealthy. Chronic, intense dependence can lead to a one-sided relationship where you feel emotionally drained and trapped. If you find yourself in this situation, consider seeking therapy together, reading material on handling emotional manipulation, discussing the situation with trusted others, and examining your own need to be needed or in control. Remember, you can support and love someone, but you can't fix their mental health issues – that's a battle they must fight themselves.