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 ...

Couple having a serious discussion. Source: fizkes/BigStock No matter how hard we try, we are not able to fulfill all the expectations of others. Sometimes we’re unable because of outside ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

Navigating relationships is tricky enough without the added complexity of tangled emotional roles. If you find yourself constantly appeasing your partner, while they seem to thrive on your attention, ...

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Whether you turn on the TV to watch another episode of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" or read "Page Six" magazine, there are plenty of examples of toxic relationships to be found. And as ...

You know the saying: Distance makes the heart grow fonder. But is that axiom true if someone's only gone a few hours? A viral TikTok with about 22 million views suggests so. In the video, a muscular ...

We will all have to eventually face a really hard lesson in life: We can’t depend on a relationship to make us happy. We all have our own story that leads us to this realization. Here’s mine. Over ...

Emotional dependency is a bond born from the fear of losing someone and the constant need for validation. Often mistaken for affection or devotion, it is actually a form of attachment seeking security ...