About ten years ago, I dated a boy who told me right off the bat he was codependent. I had no idea what that meant initially, even as he explained that he “needed to feel needed.” Our relationship came to a rapid demise after just a few months. He told me that because I owned my own condo, had a great job that took me all over the country, and had a great family, I didn’t need him. Looking back, he was totally right. I don’t need any man to feel complete or feel loved. Jesus alone completes me and fills my heart.
My husband is my best friend. I married him because I want to spend the rest of my life with him, not because I need him to fill some selfish hole within me. I tend to think that a symbiotic relationship makes for a better foundation than a parasitic one. Our relationship is strong because we compliment each other and spur each other on to grow.
miccahmarie 
This is so good Miccah and so refreshing. Love your distinction of parasitic and symbiotic relationships. Have a great weekend! Blessings, Julie
Thank you, Julie! You do the same. xo, Miccah