Can one be emotionally dependant on someone else?

[Johnhihix]

Can one be emotionally dependant on someone else?

[Happy Lemming]

Of course, but that doesn't make it healthy...

[Johnhihix]

Can you go into more detail please?

[Happy Lemming]

A healthy, well rounded adult should not need to lean on another person for happiness.  Another individual can enhance one's happiness/life, but your happiness (positive state of being) should not be dependent on another.

I assume you are talking about happiness. fulfillment, etc.

[mark clemson]

This is all debatable of course, as psychology is not "hard science" but:

Codependency is characterized by a person belonging to a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship where one person relies on the other for meeting nearly all of their emotional and self-esteem needs. It also describes a relationship that enables another person to maintain their irresponsible, addictive, or underachieving behavior.

 

Suggest you do more research on this topic if you're interested.

[5x5]

Yes.

[Foxhall]

best not be dependent on one other person,

you will become too clingy with them and they will reject you,

you will then be unable to cope (possibly) when that person removes you from their life,

be happy with yourself and have a variety of friends.

love your woman but prepare mentally too for her throwing you out, have the mindset you can get by without her and pick up another one.