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As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

I’ve been called codependent more times than I care to admit. I’m not one to walk to class, go to the library, or grab dinner by myself. If I can have a friend with me, why wouldn’t I? When I’m with ...