When Does Being Self-Sufficient Become Too Much?

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The personal growth industry will have you believe that being independent is the key to happiness — and to some degree, I agree.

We all know leaning on others for validation and allowing their opinions to lead our judgments/behaviors is detrimental to our wellbeing. We also know that leaning too much on others in relationships creates codependent dynamics that suffocate and…