interdependent relationships

[ɪn.tɚ.dɪˈpen.dənt rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪps]
noun phrasepl: interdependent relationships
relacionamentos interdependentes
1. relationships in which two or more parties are mutually dependent on each other, with each party's actions and well-being affecting the others
In their interdependent relationships, both partners relied on each other for emotional support and practical assistance.
Nos seus relacionamentos interdependentes, ambos os parceiros dependiam um do outro para apoio emocional e assistência prática.
2. connections between entities where each is affected by and influences the others, creating a system of mutual reliance
The company's interdependent relationships with its suppliers created a complex supply chain.
Os relacionamentos interdependentes da empresa com seus fornecedores criaram uma cadeia de suprimentos complexa.
3. social or organizational bonds characterized by reciprocal obligation and shared responsibility
Family members often develop interdependent relationships that strengthen over time.
Os membros da família frequentemente desenvolvem relacionamentos interdependentes que se fortalecem ao longo do tempo.
In Brazil, interdependent relationships are often valued in family and community structures, reflecting cultural emphasis on collective well-being. In the USA, this concept is frequently discussed in psychology, organizational behavior, and relationship counseling contexts, often as a balance between healthy interdependence and unhealthy codependency.
NYC Slang
dependent on each other / tied together
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mutual relationshipsreciprocal relationshipsdependent relationshipsinterconnected relationshipssymbiotic relationships
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent relationshipsautonomous relationshipsisolated relationshipsunilateral relationships

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
relacionamentos interdependentes
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamentos interdependentes / relações de mútua dependência
May use more colloquial phrasing in casual contexts
São Paulo
relacionamentos interdependentes
Business and academic contexts prefer formal term
Portugal
relações interdependentes
Slightly different word order preference; 'relações' more common than 'relacionamentos'

Related Words

dependencyinterdependencemutual reliancereciprocitysymbiosiscollaborationinterconnectioncodependency

Related Idioms & Phrases

in each other's pockets
joined at the hip
two sides of the same coin
hand in glove
mutually beneficial arrangement
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