Codependency is a complex phenomenon that can sneak into various relationships, from family ties to romantic connections.

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, ...

Do you always fall for people who don't like you back? Do your friendships feel one-sided? Do work obligations creep into your personal life? If you notice that your needs aren't being met or that ...

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 ...

If you struggle with codependency, wonder if you’re codependent, or just have questions about codependency, this introductory post will give you an overview: What codependency is, where it comes from, ...

American author Melody Beattie named her problem in the 80s, and now one of her books on the subject is being reissued, ...

I’m in a car with my best friend and we’re talking about her ex-boyfriend. We used to live together, years ago. We became better friends after we stopped being roommates. Her ex-boyfriend was my ...

Many people are confused by the word “codependency.” When they hear it, they think it simply means that a person is “clingy” or needy. But in fact, codependency is considered a specific and harmful ...