Needing someone versus wanting someone makes all the difference in a relationship.

You shouldn’t need anyone to make you happy because you should yourself.

You should want someone to make you laugh.

See the difference?

Holding on to someone because you “need” them is unhealthy and leads to codependency. It’s hard to leave these people because your mind will convince you that you and/or them cannot survive without each other.

... but you can! Your mental health isn’t your partner’s responsibility. Your money issues isn’t your partner’s responsibility. That is YOUR NEED that your partner should WANT to help with. If not, there are trained professionals who will help for a living.

You are not their counselor, teacher, therapist, banker... YOU ARE THEIR PARTNER! If you know someone like this sit them down and have a conversation on steps to help build confidence and independence in this world. There are resources to help!