Codependent relationships involve one partner taking responsibility for the other’s happiness, often leading to the repression of their own needs and low self-esteem. The other partner may engage in self-destructive behavior, and the codependent partner will enable it. This pattern often repeats itself in future relationships. People engaged in codependent relationships may behave in ways […]
Codependent personalities focus on others’ needs to the detriment of their own, often leading to unhealthy relationships and enabling addictive behaviors. Treatment options include therapy and medication. Left untreated, codependency can lead to other issues such as anxiety and addiction. The term codependent personality is used to describe a person who focuses intensely on the […]
Codependency is a psychological problem where a person sacrifices their health or well-being to meet another person’s needs. It is often related to low self-esteem and is found in abusive relationships. Healthy relationships have a fair balance of power, while codependent behavior is often related to an abusive or codependent upbringing. The term is often […]