Distinction # 4

Co-dependent vs Co-committed

This distinction comes in a lot when talking about relationships, not just romantic ones. We all inter-are as humans living in a society,  and this type of co-dependence is unavoidable and an opportunity to learning and growing together.
However, intensely co-dependent relationships tend to prevent us from being all we can be. In this type of relationships, partners cater to each others neurosis, strengthening them in the process.
Deeply co-committed relationships on the other end help us thrive towards the best we can be. In this type of relationships, partners support each other to overcome their challenges. They are comfortable attending to their goals separately while enjoying each other every time they come together after being apart. They enriched the couple by what they do away from each other and by learning and growing individually.

The Alexander technique promotes healthy relationships with others by promoting a healthy relationship with ourselves through Self-Awareness, Mental and Physical Non-Grasping and the Practice of Being or coming back to the Present Moment.