Codependency is a term that indicates an unhealthy relationship with another person. That person could be your partner, friend, or family member. Over the years, I’ve heard many people talk about feeling stuck in a toxic, unhealthy relationship with their partner. There may be alcohol or drugs involved in the relationship or perhaps not. Either […]

Emotional availability is a crucial yet underappreciated aspect of healthy, successful relationships. Emotional availability describes the ability to sustain emotional bonds in relationships. - Healthline Although a partnership may persist, it cannot really prosper unless both people are able to be vulnerable in this way. But how does someone know if they are emotionally available? […]

Loneliness can hit us even in a social situation. When our needs to foster deep connections where we relate to others and them to us aren’t met, we can feel lonely. Inevitably, social isolation accelerates feelings of loneliness. So, how can we make connections with people we relate to? How can we find friends that […]

The widespread use of alcohol and drugs among teenagers is a growing concern that calls for immediate action. Sadly, even young adolescents as young as 13 fall prey to the temptation of experimenting with these substances, often under heavy peer pressure. As a parent, nothing is more important than keeping your child safe and away […]

The world is full of nice, pleasant, and interesting people, but every once in a while you might run into some who seem to constantly try to put you down. Sometimes it can even be your family members, or close friends, which makes such encounters even worse. We know life is not always rainbows and […]

We’re all trying to live a life where we experience more peace and joy. This is the main reason we do the things we do each day, because we think those things will help us feel better. But what about when people we know show up hurting or feeling like they are broken? What do […]

Emotional abuse is a form of manipulation that can oftentimes be challenging to detect. But it can have devastating effects on a person's mental health and well-being. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse can take many forms and may not leave visible scars or bruises. However, the impact can be just as damaging as physical abuse, […]

When I first started learning about relationships, I used to look at everything through the lens of the codependency and narcissism – two ends of a spectrum. This was helpful because I learned how to overcome codependency little by little. However, when I started learning about attachment theory in regards to relationships, I learned so […]

At times, many individuals exhibit passive-aggressive behavior, such as making sarcastic comments or giving someone the cold shoulder. However, some passive-aggressive actions are not so obvious, and it can be difficult to determine if you are dealing with a passive-aggressive individual. To be passive-aggressive means that you act in a manner that is mild to […]