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Dependent Pattern and Self-Support CapacityDependent Pattern. You need an excessive amount from your partner in terms of love, affection, sex, validation, caring, attention, presence, etc. You try to get this through reaching out for it, asking for it, demanding it, and manipulating in order to get it. You may also give up your autonomy and sense of self in order to get your needs met by your partner.
The ability to take care of yourself emotionally whether you are in a love relationship or on your own. The ability to be grounded and centered, to handle emotional difficulties, to support and encourage yourself to take action that is needed. It also include self-caring and self-soothing such as taking a walk, eating well, taking a warm bath, and so on.
Self-Support Capacity. The ability to take care of yourself emotionally whether you are in a love relationship or on your own. The ability to be grounded and centered, to handle emotional difficulties, to support and encourage yourself to take action that is needed. It also include self-caring and self-soothing such as taking a walk, eating well, taking a warm bath, and so on.
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