Have you ever spent time with someone and walked away feeling completely drained? Maybe you felt fine before the conversation. But afterward, you feel tired, irritable, heavy, or like you need some time alone to recover. Sometimes we describe people who have this...
Many people have heard of the Five Love Languages, a concept developed by Dr. Gary Chapman that describes five common ways people tend to give and receive love: Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Receiving Gifts Quality Time Physical Touch The idea has helped many...
Codependency is a term that is thrown around these days. While there are various definitions, there are several characteristics that most therapists have agreed upon. Codependent relationships can exist between spouses, children and parents, friends, colleagues, etc....
For a long time I considered myself one with good boundaries. After all, I did speak up and stand up for myself. But then I realized that boundaries are much more than that. In my very personal relationships, I had a tendency to take on the feelings of others. I felt...
