Popular definitions of codependence are so broad that Jesus would be classified as codependent. The meaning (and usefulness) of the codependence concept is diluted by these broad definitions. Since ...

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 ...

Imagine waking up each day, your emotions tethered to someone else’s moods. You cancel plans to accommodate their last-minute demands, suppress your opinions to avoid conflict, and feel a gnawing ...

Sorry, I don’t mean to be dramatic but while we often think codependency isn’t a big deal, but being close to someone and completely absorbed by someone are two ...