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Co-dependency is defined in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling as an "unhealthy devotion to a relationship at the cost of one's personal and psychological needs". It's often used to describe romantic relationships, but it can apply to friendships too.
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As devotion to a recreational activity increases with specialization, recreationists' ecological understanding (i.e., mental models) of the resource system is also expected to change.
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Whether together or apart, your partner has your back and shows faithfulness and devotion to the relationship in body, mind, speech and action.
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