Codependent relationships Archives - Page 29 of 37

There is Only One Moment To Live

Dreaming about the future is part of who we are. We are apparently the only species who has the ability to do this (that we know of). It gives us…

What Is Counter-dependency?

Many of my recent posts have delved into some of the root causes of codependency and how developmental trauma plays a major role. This puts parenting (or the lack of…

What Is A Codependent?

Let's examine some of the behaviour traits of a codependent. This list is by no means exhaustive but is, in my opinion a list of the most typical...

The Roots Of Codependency: What Do I Need? A Question Seldom Asked

The type of childhood that codependents have is one that is often defined by their need to make their environment safe and secure...

Fantasy Will Keep The Worst Of Relationships Going

How many of us have been in relationships we just know are going nowhere but we hang on untill the bitter end?...

Challenge Your Self-Talk Or Stay Stuck

It's called self-talk, emotional traffic, inner conflict, internal family. Call it what you will, it can have a marked effect on the way we see the world...

Making Sure Your Relationships Survive In These Trying Times

There has already been much written about how to survive the current crisis. Advice is everywhere from how to exercise and eat properly to how to stave off boredom and deal with shortages...

Codependents In Isolation: A Question Of Self-Care

The weekend has been tough so far. In our small town, new confirmed cases are being reported every day. There is a sense of surrealism...

Codependents Need To Learn To Feel

Developmental trauma is the root cause of codependency. By trauma, I mean that a codependent in childhood sought but never attained connection with a caregiver...

Codependency: “Me Time” Is An Essential Part Of Any Relationship

Many people feel threatened when their partner asks for "space". The immediate thought might be that they are ending the relationship or it is heading in the wrong direction...