A toxic relationship is one that makes you feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned, or attacked. On a basic level, any relationship that makes you feel worse rather than better can become toxic over time. Toxic relationships can exist in just about…
Codependency refers to a mental, emotional, physical, and/or spiritual reliance on a partner, friend, or family member. There is much more to this term than everyday clinginess. Codependent relationships are far more extreme than this. A person who is codependent…
Many people grow up with fears around abandonment. Some are plagued by these fears pretty consistently throughout their lives. They worry they’ll be rejected by peers, partners, schools, companies, or entire social circles. For many others, these fears aren’t fully…
Set boundaries for yourself and your partner the right way. When it comes to creating healthier, happier relationships there are few remedies more powerful than the simple act of setting boundaries. Our boundaries are the guidelines by which we direct…
