When you hear "codependency," the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't a healthy relationship. It is, by Mental Health America's definition, "an emotional or behavioral condition that affects ...

It's important to know the signs. Codependency in a relationship can cause a whole host of problems for both you and your partner – and you might not even realise you’re in one. A codependent ...

Many people find themselves repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns—despite their best intentions. Consider codependency—when two people with dysfunctional personality traits become worse ...

If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ll know that they often require walking a delicate line between meeting your partner’s needs while also advocating for your own. Finding this balance can be ...

Ever wonder how you’d survive without your partner? Once upon a time, telling someone you can’t live without them would have been considered the height of romance. Being not only wanted, but needed ...

They find it challenging to say ‘no’ to requests or demands from others, even when it causes them stress or overwhelms them. If your partner relies heavily on the relationship for their happiness and ...

Treva Brandon Scharf was anointed her family’s healer-in-chief at an early age. She learned quickly what the job entailed: to be of service. “I was a natural-born helper, fixer, rescuer,” recalls ...