Codependency is certainly not a new condition, and awareness of codependency is growing in the greater community. At the same time, it’s also one of those labels that many of us have heard of...
When you are a codependent person, you are often unaware that your relationship style is problematic. Often, you are someone who quickly loses themselves within a relationship once you begin to have feelings for...
How does childhood neglect contribute to codependent relationships in adulthood? In this article we will explore a definition for childhood neglect and codependent relationships, and explore how one begets the other. You will alsolearn...
One size does NOT fit all when it comes to codependency. Whether you relate to a few traits or all of them – recovering from codependency looks different on every person! In relationship, the...
We frequently read about the various forms of narcissism in the countless articles available on the internet. There are some that are official and others that individuals use to explain their experiences. In this...
Codependency created much pain and agony in my life. One of the ways it manifested most was my extreme lack of self trust. I would overthink decisions to death, fearful that I would choose...
In my work, I often talk about what we do to our inner child is what was done to us in childhood. Welearn to parent our inner child, punish her/him, neglect, reject or abandon...
Why Boundaries Are Important. It’s natural to want to please others and make them happy, but sometimes you have to put yourself first. That’s not selfishness, that’s self-care. Learning to set boundaries is an...
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Often Feeling Resentful? How That Can Be a Glaring Clue to Underlying Codependence
By Rhoberta Shaler, Ph.D. Feeling resentful? When you feel it, do you immediately beat yourself up and tell yourself you’re not being nice, fair, patient, or compassionate enough? Instead of taking it on as a fault in yourself, stop and ask yourself, “Am I in a relationship that is out of balance: no equality, no reciprocity, no mutuality?”...
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Why Codependency Stops You from Attracting Your Dream Partner
By Marlena Tillhon. Before I knew anything about codependency, I thought that putting myself last made me a good partner. I thought that being overly concerned with my partner’s moods, wishes, preferences and needs showed that I cared. I thought that tolerating behaviours I now recognise as harmful, unhealthy and unacceptable was my way of proving my...
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Top Mistakes to Avoid When Dating as a Recovering Codependent
By Bethany Dotson. Will I EVER be able to trust myself again? This may be the constant song playing in your mind. After 40 or 50 years of repeatedly attracting narcissistic, addicted or emotionally unavailable partners…It’s only natural to begin thinking that something’s wrong with you...
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