Melody Beattie, whose experiences as a drug addict, a chemical dependency counselor and the wife of an alcoholic informed a bestselling book about codependence that has guided countless people to shed ...

As children become young adults, it's critical that they learn how to be self-sufficient. Breaking free from generational codependency is never easy. Psychotherapist Dr. Sharon Martin, who specializes ...

Jeffrey Yoo, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Moment of Clarity Mental Health Center in Orange County, California. He specializes in adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, ...

I bring over three decades of work with individuals and couples. If you'd like to improve communication skills, rekindle romance and true caring for each other, learn to problem solve as a team, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. When love feels more like fear than security, it may be a sign ...

How to Identify , and Take Steps to Fix , a Codependent Relationship. Lifehacker recently offered advice for identifying a codependent relationship and tips for what to do about it. Tammy Nelson, a ...

Codependency can be damaging to a relationship, leading to feelings of suffocation and dissatisfaction, even in what could otherwise be a healthy partnership. If you find it difficult to create space ...

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 ...

Codependency often operates as an invisible force undermining otherwise promising relationships, creating feelings of suffocation and preventing personal growth for both partners. When individuals ...

Leslie Payton, licensed clinical social worker, works with families and individuals to help them create happier and healthier lives. Leslie has experience in working with adolescents and adults to ...