I regularly get questions from people who are upset that friends or relatives have branded them as “codependent.” They want to know if I think they’re codependent. As I’ve said in earlier posts, there ...

Interdependence and codependence are sometimes used interchangeably, but in fact, they are two drastically different human behaviors. Interdependence is how much of society works. We rely on others ...

There was a time when "codependence" wasn't a word. But years ago, when spouses of alcoholics began meeting together for support and understanding, the term was created to explain the dynamic between ...

When we talk about codependent relationships, we often talk about them in terms of romantic partners. However, there are definitely signs you have a codependent friendship, as well. Codependence is a ...