Many movies, like "A Star is Born," present codependent relationships as romantic ideals. (Warner Bros.) When people are in unhealthy or unbalanced relationships, we often use a term to describe them: ...

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 ...

In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in mental health awareness in the Black community. Actress and author Taraji P. Henson opened up about her struggles with anxiety and depression, and she is just ...

Steps you can take to move from a codependent to an interdependent relationship include separating your interests from the other person's and focusing on what you need. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) ...

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A codependent parent may be overly controlling, feel an excessive sense of responsibility for their child, and have an intense need for approval. Childhood experiences within a dysfunctional family ...

Codependency is a trait rather than a personality disorder. It describes an unhealthy relationship in which one partner relies heavily on another to bolster their self-worth. It can affect people with ...

According to the internet, it’s very possible that I am “codependent.” Do I try to fix the problems of my loved ones? Sometimes, yes. Am I sacrificing “who I am” in my relationships with my husband, ...

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 ...

Codependency is the desire to control people, including significant others, colleagues, and even children. It can have detrimental effects on healthy child development. As we are seeing an emergence ...

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Codependency describes a pattern where your life revolves around someone else’s wants and needs. You might consider yourself as that person’s carer, helper, emotional rock, or guardian angel. Whatever ...