Codependent friendships can manifest in different ways. “Historically, what we've been referring to when we talked about ...

However, sometimes the boundaries between healthy care and codependency blur, leading to dynamics where one partner relies excessively on the other for emotional or physical needs. Recognizing ...

To overcome codependency, it’s essential to redefine what a healthy partnership looks like. This means working on open communication, setting boundaries and building a sense of self outside the ...

Setting boundaries and expectations in a relationship is essential to prevent codependent behaviors. You make them your issues. They are not yours. Yes, you can tackle them as a team ...

While marriage naturally involves mutual support, codependent relationships cross critical boundaries, fostering unhealthy reliance that can undermine the foundation of the partnership.

As a result, Dr. Romanoff says you might fall into toxic, self-sacrificing habits to make your partner (and in turn, yourself) feel better. Instead of just comforting them after a bad day, for ...

She stresses that the key to recovery from high-functioning codependency is learning to tune into your emotions and setting boundaries. Cole’s book also encourages readers to let go of ...

I specialize in working with anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, boundaries, and relationship concerns. I work particularly well with clients who struggle to make sense of all the different ...