Marriage traditionally represents a union of two individuals sharing love, responsibilities, and dreams. However, when relationships slip into codependency, this healthy balance shifts dramatically.

Breakups are rarely a clean break. Even when a relationship has soured, the emotional attachment and the uncertain future can make moving on a daunting task. But for those struggling with codependency ...

There’s nothing inherently wrong with being needy. After all, everyone uses someone to get their needs met. But there's one word that tends to get thrown around a lot, which, when people stop and ask ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know that one couple who seems to do everything together. They share an ...

You should be able to count on your friends to aid you through a crisis—whether it’s navigating a painful breakup, moving to a new city, or deciding whether you should opt for pumpkin pie or Taylor ...

Let’s talk codependence, folks, the shadow side of nice — and caretaking as a tactic of control. Less a diagnosis and more a framework for understanding interpersonal dynamics, codependence is the ...

Grab a pen and paper and write down what you want and need, whether that's your deepest secrets or most lighthearted wishes, says Nnamdi. When I was first starting to heal from codependency, for ...

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 ...