Co-dependence and love are not the same. That intoxicating feeling of can't-live-without-you devotion we romanticize in films? Often it's less a portrait of love and more a sketch of codependency—that ...

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 ...

Every relationship has some issues, but when those issues involve controlling or codependent behavior, it can be a massive red flag.

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Navigating relationships is tricky enough without the added complexity of tangled emotional roles. If you find yourself constantly appeasing your partner, while they seem to thrive on your attention, ...

People with low self-esteem frequently stay in dysfunctional relationships because they believe they don't deserve better or ...

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

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