Codependency, or relationship addiction, is an excessive, all-consuming dependency on a specific relationship. Most codependent relationships involve some form of underlying problem, such as ...

Like all of the other behavioral patterns we exhibit, codependency is usually learned through our family dynamics. When discussing codependency on the Therapy For Black Girls podcast, licensed ...

While it’s natural to want love and acceptance from friends and family, codependency happens when you put others over you. Forbes Health explores what codependency really means.

In a domestic violence training conference over 20 years ago, I received a useful handout titled, “Codependent or Abused” (Ford-McComb & Hubacher, Family Crisis Shelter).

When you hear "codependency," the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't a healthy relationship. It is, by Mental Health America's definition, "an emotional or behavioral condition that ...

When I was first starting to heal from codependency, for example, I wrote down that I wanted reciprocal relationships. Knowing this — and acting on that information — can be the start of ...

While codependency presents significant challenges, recognizing these problems marks the first step toward positive change. Building a healthier marriage requires both partners to commit to ...