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What does it mean?
The speaker feels unable to live without the other person.
In plain terms
I only care about living if you are here.
What can you take from it?
Deep attachment can overshadow personal survival.

Where it applies

  • codependency issues
  • grief
  • addiction recovery

Putting it to work

  • develop independent interests
  • seek therapy

Questions to consider

  • How much of your identity is your own?
  • What anchors you when someone leaves?

Another view

Relying solely on another for existence is unsustainable.

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