A codependent relationship is when one partner needs the other partner, who, in turn, needs to be needed. This circular relationship is the basis of what experts refer to when they describe the “cycle ...

Treva Brandon Scharf was anointed her family’s healer-in-chief at an early age. She learned quickly what the job entailed: to be of service. “I was a natural-born helper, fixer, rescuer,” recalls ...

You may have an unhealthy reliance on your child, whether they're young or grown, therapist Kristie Overstreet told Insider.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Relationships are about give and take.” And it’s true — when you love someone, it’s natural to make small concessions so that your partner feels loved and appreciated. But ...

“I’m the CFO of a company. I have multiple college degrees. I’ve never seen myself as a weak or dependent type of person,” says Karyl L., 38, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Yet this perception of ...

Codependent behavior can cause stress in many different areas of your life, but therapy can help you process your impulses and create a plan for change. Healthy relationships thrive on an equal amount ...

Nicky Curtis is a relationship writer with 15 years of experience, known for her no-nonsense advice, dry British humor, and a love of all things chocolate. Table of Contents hide A friendship should ...

A psychologist has shared the three main characteristics of codependency, including neglecting yourself and not being able to see yourself clearly. London-based therapist Abby Rawlinson regularly ...

“We were very codependent on each other because we were very young, it was like we were all that we knew,” Facinelli told Garth Liza Esquibias is a Writer-Reporter on the TV team at PEOPLE. She was ...

If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ll know that they often require walking a delicate line between meeting your partner’s needs while also advocating for your own. Finding this balance can be ...