A codependent friendship can be exhausting for both people involved. It can suck all the life out of you. These unhealthy relationships often leave little time to focus on anything other than that specific friendship. The relationship can become draining and taxing, both mentally and physically, r...
I, me, myself – this is how most of your partner’s conversations begin and end. One of the early signs a relationship won’t last is your absence in the picture. While you are obviously a strong pillar of the relationship supporting it with your whole-hearted presence, it is never a...
It can be easy to fall into a codependent relationship without even realizing it. Here are ten psychologist-cited signs you're in a codependent relationship.
Emotional dependence in a relationship refers to a strong reliance on one’s partner for emotional support, validation, and self-esteem. It often involves a lack of individuality and self-sufficiency, leading to an imbalance in the relationship dynamics. Emotional dependency can be unhealthy, hinderi...
5. Either of you become codependent Often, a karmic bond is characterized by one-sided codependence. This means that one of the partners becomes too dependent on the other person that they cannot do some things without their partner’s approval. ...
Usually only being able to have one close friend at a time, their friendship is your safety zone when out with others. 28. Striking hard when hurt Insecure people are constantly wounded. Your feelings are regularly hurt, which leads you to strike out against someone who hurts you. For the...
Hi Jenna. You're absolutely right. I have done a lot of reading about the effects on family. The different roles the kids take on, and of course the primary codependent spouse. Such a mysterious and devestating illness! Pylos -- Thank you!
You spend more than 20 minutes a day on Facebook. Facebook’s the first thing you do in the morning, then you’re back midday, then again in the evening, just to keep track of the lives of everyone in your friends group. You’ve ever found yourself saying “not right now, I’m ...
A Libra has no chill time between relationships, which means they set up a new partnership before the old one ends. At times they can be codependent and passive, but that’s solely because Libras view the world through the eyes of love and prefer peace over drama. Most compatible with: ...