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How Narcissism Can Create Codependency in Relationships

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Kamini Wood
Dec 14, 2023
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When you think of narcissism and codependency, you may consider them to be complete opposites of one another.

This is mostly because of the words used to describe these two actions and behaviors. Narcissism is typically tied to an act of selfishness. On the other hand, codependency can be tied to being selfless.

While narcissists are often seen as abusers and codependents as victims, neither are considered to be healthy. Narcissists and codependents actually have a lot more in common than one may think or know.

Let’s learn more about how narcissism can create codependency in relationships.

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