Dependency Quote by M. Scott Peck
““Dependency may appear to be love because it is a force that causes people to fiercely attach themselves to one another. But in actuality it is not love; it is a form of antilove. It has its genesis in a parental failure to love and it perpetuates the failure. It seeks to receive rather than to give. It nourishes infantilism rather than growth. It works to trap and constrict rather than to liberate. Ultimately it destroys rather than builds relationships, and it destroys rather than builds people.””
About This Quote
Source Book: People of the Lie by M. Scott Peck, 1983
Describes dependency as a destructive, immature attachment that masquerades as love, stemming from unmet parental love.
In simple terms: Dependency is not love; it's a trap.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthy, reciprocal relationships.
Themes
psychology
relationships
self‑growth
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
therapeutic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal development
- relationship building
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional maturity
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns of dependency do you notice?
- How can you foster giving rather than receiving?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming dependency requires confronting deep‑seated fears.
