The term “codependency” was initially used to describe the behaviors of individuals in relationships with people suffering from substance abuse. These individuals were often overly involved in the lives of the addicts, to the point of enabling their behavior. Over time, the concept of codependency expanded to encompass a broader range of unhealthy relationship dynamics, characterized by an excessive reliance on others for approval, validation, and identity. Melody Beattie’s book Codependent No M