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...
Have you ever noticed that some people just leave you feeling exhausted? You start off feeling good but after a conversation with someone you are left feeling tired. This may be because you are in the presence of an energy vampire. An energy vampire is someone who...