LISA A. ROMANO on Instagram: "Codependency often casts us as the givers in a relationship, where we may find ourselves entangled with takers like narcissists 🙎♂️. These dynamics thrive on our low self-esteem, difficulty in expressing our needs, and a constant thirst for validation and approval. We tend to get enmeshed with others, assuming responsibility for their emotions, finances, and happiness. This codependent pattern typically stems from growing up in homes with blurred boundaries and