Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. When love feels more like fear than security, it may be a sign of codependency.

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A strong relationship is built on love, trust, and mutual respect, but when things start to feel too intertwined, you might be slipping into codependency. A codependent relationship isn’t just about ...

Perhaps you constantly sacrifice your own needs to cater to someone else's? If so, you might be navigating the complex waters of a codependent relationship. Far from a simple imbalance, codependency ...

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When you hear "codependency," the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't a healthy relationship. It is, by Mental Health America's definition, "an emotional or behavioral condition that affects ...

A very popular topic in codependency literature is the challenge that a codependent has in setting healthy boundaries. Let's take a closer look at codependency, from an overview of the typical ...