Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When love feels more like fear than security, it may be a sign of codependency.

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Codependency can be damaging to a relationship, leading to feelings of suffocation and dissatisfaction, even in what could otherwise be a healthy partnership. If you find it difficult to create space ...