Codependency often operates as an invisible force undermining otherwise promising relationships, creating feelings of suffocation and preventing personal growth for both partners. When individuals ...

The word codependency — ignoring our own wants in order to serve others or gain approval — has entered the mainstream vocabulary. The concept evolved from the term “co-alcoholic,” which describes an ...

These zodiac signs tend to meet the needs of others, while neglecting their own in order for control and to feel secure in their relationships. This behavior may have something to do with the stars, ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

Even though physical affection in our relationships is a largely indicator of health and closeness, a survey conducted by LELO and Talker Research argues that nearly 25% of people want “a break” from ...

I offer a gentle and direct approach grounded in safety and trust. I am curious, attentive, sincere, and playful. I am a therapist who will walk alongside you while you explore the hard parts of life, ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...