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Enabling behavior can sometimes be difficult to recognize. People typically think that they’re helping a loved one or protecting them from a serious consequences of their behavior. They might believe that if they keep the situation under control, they’ll be...

This is one of those popular psychology terms that get tossed around lightly in conversations and media without much insight into the full spectrum of its meaning and the severity of repercussions this behavior can have. We might consider it...

Knowing and respecting each other’s boundaries is an essential part of any relationship, no matter if it's romantic relationships, friendships, or familial ties. In romantic relationships, being “a couple” isn’t just about getting to know each other, it’s also about...

Emotional boundaries in a relationship are one of the most challenging yet most rewarding skills we can develop as recovering people-pleasers. They give us the ability to recognize the feelings of our partners and loved ones without experiencing them as...

Keeping personal boundaries is essential for our mental wellbeing. They’re an innate defense mechanism that keeps us out of harm’s way from individuals keen on exploiting our lack of boundaries, attempting to twist our essence into ways that are often...

Picture yourself building a fence around your home and ask yourself: “Why am I doing this?” The answer is obvious. In the real world, fences serve to keep unwanted visitors out, thereby protecting you and your property. Now, we can...

Imagine having a nice backyard, where you want to plant several fruit trees. If you go ahead and plant them right next to each other, with very little space in between, a few seedlings will probably thrive, at least in...

As a species, humans are “hardwired” to seek out and form relationships. It is our most basic instinct, a profound need, an existential imperative that defines us and sets up the foundation upon which we build our lives. In fact,...

Parent-child relationships are complex and powerful, and they shape our lives in profound ways. For some people, family dynamics are characterized by codependency, which can have a lasting impact on their emotional well-being. Recognizing the signs of a codependent parent...

No marriage is without its difficulties. However, when two individuals with codependent tendencies come together, more serious problems can arise, leading to a host of challenges and complexities that perpetuate the cycle of unhealthy behaviors and dynamics. Codependency often means...