If these traits start sounding familiar, it might be time to do some self-reflection. Most of us dream of finding the person we want to spend life with. Sadly, it's not that easy. Healthy ...

For years, I thought I was just being loving and supportive, but beneath those good intentions were habits softly feeding my ...

A very popular topic in codependency literature is the challenge that a codependent has in setting healthy boundaries. Let's take a closer look at codependency, from an overview of the typical ...

If you haven't laid awake at night worrying about relationships, we are not the same. For most of my life, bedtime meant rumination. I'd agonize over a crush. I'd analyze work emails in my mind, ...

Codependency and abuse can be intertwined within relationships, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. While both can be damaging, they have distinct characteristics. If you’re ...

A strong relationship is built on love, trust, and mutual respect, but when things start to feel too intertwined, you might be slipping into codependency. A codependent relationship isn’t just about ...

It’s independence that artists like Kelly Clarkson, Destiny’s Child, and Ne-Yo waxed poetic about—not codependence. While only two little letters separate the words phonetically, in practice the two ...

Perhaps you constantly sacrifice your own needs to cater to someone else's? If so, you might be navigating the complex waters of a codependent relationship. Far from a simple imbalance, codependency ...

Marriage traditionally represents a union of two individuals sharing love, responsibilities, and dreams. However, when relationships slip into codependency, this healthy balance shifts dramatically.

You should be able to count on your friends to aid you through a crisis—whether it’s navigating a painful breakup, moving to a new city, or deciding whether you should opt for pumpkin pie or Taylor ...