You've seen the movies. You've heard the songs. "You complete me." "I can't live without you." Let me be clear: this is not love. This is codependency, and it's a disease that’s disguised as devotion. You've been sold a romanticised version of love that says you need to find your "other half" to be whole. But here's the tough truth: if you need someone else to complete you, you’re not ready for a relationship. You're ready for a therapist. Love isn't about two halves trying t

Let's get one thing straight: You're not a hero for staying in a toxic relationship. You're a hostage. And the idea that you can "fix" this person, or that your love will somehow magically transform them, is a fantasy you've created to avoid the terrifying truth. You are sacrificing your sanity, your self-worth, and your future on the altar of a broken promise. This isn't love. It’s a cycle of chaos and manipulation. One day they're telling you you're the greatest thing that'