dependence infant

  • you take care of me
  • you come through for me
  • I blame you

independence physically, mentally, emotionally, financially inner-directed self-reliant

  • I can do it
  • I am responsible
  • I am self-reliant
  • I can choose

inter-dependence “Interdependence is a choice only independent people can make.”

relationships with others

  • we can do it
  • we can cooperate
  • we can combine our talents