Developing close relationships — whether with an intimate partner, friend, or family member — means sharing our thoughts, supporting each other, and sometimes even choosing to build a life together.
What happens, though, when closeness becomes so all-encompassing that the lines between “you” and “me” blur into “us” in a way that there’s no space left for individuality?
An enmeshed relationship happens when emotional boundaries or our sense of self becomes blurred or even non-existent. Over time, enmeshment can leave people feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are outside of the relationship.
Enmeshment is a troubling dynamic that can plague intimate partnerships, close friendships, or even family ties — especially between a parent and child.
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