Narcissists (people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and codependents are usually considered opposites, but surprisingly, though their outward behavior may differ, they share many psychological ...

According to the internet, it’s very possible that I am “codependent.” Do I try to fix the problems of my loved ones? Sometimes, yes. Am I sacrificing “who I am” in my relationships with my husband, ...

The trauma of being unseen underlies both shame and codependency. It’s hidden and rarely noticed or discussed in therapy. When we miss out on healthy, empathetic parenting, we often don’t realize what ...

Most codependents experience abandonment trauma in childhood, which can take many forms, ranging from overt abuse to covert neglect. Even subtle signs that one of our parents does not listen to our ...

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

Jeffrey Yoo, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Moment of Clarity Mental Health Center in Orange County, California. He specializes in adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know that one couple who seems to do everything together. They share an ...

It’s independence that artists like Kelly Clarkson, Destiny’s Child, and Ne-Yo waxed poetic about—not codependence. While only two little letters separate the words phonetically, in practice the two ...

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a PhD resident in General Psychology, it is my privilege to walk alongside people who are suffering from relational trauma and interpersonal dysfunction. I am ...

Guilt and shame arise from different cognitive triggers and rely on distinct neural systems to guide compensatory behavior.

"I thought: if I just helped my friends, colleagues and neighbors, maybe I'd get the connection I craved in love, work and life," writes... How I broke free from codependency — and learned the meaning ...