Navigating adult relationships—whether romantic or platonic—requires a delicate dance between being there for someone and maintaining your own autonomy. Leaning too heavily on a partner can lead to codependency, while being fiercely isolated can create emotional distance. The key to a thriving, mature connection is successfully balancing support and independence. Here are expert strategies for setting healthy boundaries while remaining a reliable pillar for the people you love.
What Does Support Mean?
Support is when you get help from someone. It might be advice from a teacher, encouragement from a friend, or guidance from a manager at work. Support helps you understand things better and get things done. When you have support, facing challenges is easier because you don’t feel alone.
However, too much support can be bad. If someone is always helping you, you might not learn how to
