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

The two are similar but distinct, and people caretaking tends to fly under the radar. We've all known, and maybe even been, a people pleaser at one time or another. These people are usually easy to ...

Relationships fundamentally build on mutual support, love, and understanding. However, sometimes the boundaries between healthy care and codependency blur, leading to dynamics where one partner relies ...

A very popular topic in codependency literature is the challenge that a codependent has in setting healthy boundaries. Let's take a closer look at codependency, from an overview of the typical ...

Addiction, the constant need for positive affirmations, low self-esteem, an extreme need for approval, an exaggerated sense of responsibility, an intense fear of being alone, and an unhealthy ...