Q: I have been divorced twice and have been in my current relationship with my girlfriend for three years. All three of these relationships have been stressful, involving lots of drama. I can’t help ...

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Codependency describes a pattern where your life revolves around someone else’s wants and needs. You might consider yourself as that person’s carer, helper, emotional rock, or guardian angel. Whatever ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

According to the internet, it’s very possible that I am “codependent.” Do I try to fix the problems of my loved ones? Sometimes, yes. Am I sacrificing “who I am” in my relationships with my husband, ...

Codependency is a trait rather than a personality disorder. It describes an unhealthy relationship in which one partner relies heavily on another to bolster their self-worth. It can affect people with ...

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 ...

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 ...