Znaczenie zależności interpersonalnej dla jakości bliskich relacji w dorosłości

The interest in the significance of dependency for various dimensions of human functioning is an aspect that requires particular attention especially due to the fact that up to the present day it has remained as not fully defined and solved. The recognition of the role of dependency could be of great value for the compilation of intervention programmes for couple therapy and at the same time contribute to the improvement of the quality of functioning of a dyad. Dependence formed in the earliest years of life as a result of contact with loved ones natural guardians, innate part of human nature (Bornstein, 1992). Acquired in the course of later experiences with others may take the form of pathology and dysfunction disrupting relationships, but also be a manifestation of the proper functioning of a dyad (Bornstein, Languirand, 2003). This paper presents the concept and dependencies in the psychological literature (both adaptive and maladaptive). Special attention was paid to the importance of a healthy dependency for human functioning and its role in shaping the intimate relationships.