I think of codependency as a normal reaction to a very abnormal situation. Being in a relationship with someone who has an addiction and isn’t addressing it is hugely frustrating. There are four ...

We all have emotional wounds—painful experiences that leave us feeling hurt, angry, or afraid. Although invisible, emotional wounds can linger for years, impacting our relationships, happiness, and ...

A codependent parent may be overly controlling, feel an excessive sense of responsibility for their child, and have an intense need for approval. Childhood experiences within a dysfunctional family ...

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 ...

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 ...