Effects of Codependency in Family
By Yasmin Kerkez Codependency is a common relationship struggle within the family unit. Let’s look deeper into the areas of codependency to really understand what behavioral patterns exist – so that we can then...
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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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