The term “codependency” refers to the excessive emotional or psychological reliance on your partner in a relationship. While codependency is common in partnerships where one person is recovering from an illness or addiction, it’s not altogether uncommon for people to...
One of the most common questions our therapists get asked is: What is the difference between caretaking and caregiving? In order to answer this question, we first need to talk about codependency. Codependency is a behavioral pattern, typically learned in childhood,...
What are boundaries?Boundaries are simply dividing lines, physical or metaphorical dividers that say “over here” is what I am comfortable with, and over there is not”. Boundaries mark the space where we end and others begin. They allow us to separate who we are from...
Codependency is defined as a series of behaviors that involve or result from being physically, emotionally, or in any other way completely devoted to another individual, usually at a detriment to their own wellbeing. There are several types of codependency. In...
Codependency is one of those terms that you’ve probably heard thrown around a lot. You probably have some idea of what it means, but you may not know exactly. So, what does it mean to be co-dependent? Codependence is often talked about in the context of relationships....
You might think that boundaries are unnecessary. Maybe you feel that limits will stifle the spontaneity in your relationship. However, all healthy relationships need boundaries. Boundaries are like a road map for your relationship. They provide a guide for how your...
