Why does a woman become codependent?

Although men can fall victim to codependency, women comprise the majority of codependents. There are many reasons in many categories: biological, developmental, political, cultural, religion, and societal.

Which gender is more codependent?

When people (including therapists) think of codependence, they often think “woman.” But despite this stereotype, most studies find small or no differences between men and women on codependence measures. Some studies even find that men score higher on codependence than women.

What is a codependent in psychology?

It is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individuals ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because people with codependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive.

Can codependency turn into love?

Codependency is not true love. It is a love addiction that can destroy your relationship and destroy you as a person. By becoming aware of the pitfalls of codependency, youve already taken the first step towards a healthy relationship with your partner.