All articles tagged with #codependency
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Elizabeth Gilbert discusses her struggles with sex and love addiction in her memoir, revealing her deep involvement in obsessive relationships and codependency, particularly with her friend Rayya Elias during her battle with cancer.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in the horror film 'Together,' which explores themes of toxic codependency and fears of losing oneself in a relationship, inspired by their own healthy marriage, and serves as a dark reflection on modern relationship anxieties.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Salon.com
The film 'Together,' starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, explores the terrifying depths of codependency in relationships through a horror-comedy lens, reflecting their real-life marriage and delving into the emotional and physical entrapments of long-term love, with a focus on the difficulty of breaking free from toxic bonds.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
The article explores the dangers of extreme codependency in relationships, which can sometimes lead to a rare psychiatric condition called folie à deux, or "madness of two," where delusional beliefs are shared between partners. It discusses the interplay between codependency and shared psychosis, highlighting the risks and treatment challenges, including the need for separation and pharmacological interventions. The piece underscores the importance of maintaining individual identities within relationships to prevent such psychological issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Codependency, a framework for understanding interpersonal dynamics, is related to narcissism and addiction and exhibits itself across the zodiac wheel. The most codependent zodiac signs are Cancer, Virgo, Libra, and Pisces, each exhibiting traits such as low self-esteem, people-pleasing patterns, difficulty setting boundaries, caretaking, and dependency. These signs are susceptible to the codependent cycle of sacrifice and resentment, often projecting attention and need onto adult relationships, overinvesting in the well-being of others, measuring self-worth by relationship status, and struggling to define themselves beyond the bounds of their relationships.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
A woman shared her story on TikTok about ghosting a guy she was once madly in love with after having dinner with him and his family. She lost feelings for him after noticing his relationship with his mother, particularly his aversion to vegetables and his mother's enabling behavior. The woman realized that his codependent relationship with his mother would hinder their romantic partnership if they were to get married in the future. This story highlights the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing one's mental well-being in relationships.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by YourTango
When someone becomes overly dependent on you for emotional support, it can be draining and unhealthy. Chronic, intense dependence can lead to a one-sided relationship where you feel emotionally drained and trapped. If you find yourself in this situation, consider seeking therapy together, reading material on handling emotional manipulation, discussing the situation with trusted others, and examining your own need to be needed or in control. Remember, you can support and love someone, but you can't fix their mental health issues – that's a battle they must fight themselves.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Elite Daily
Dominic Fike confirmed that he and Hunter Schafer have broken up after a year-and-a-half of dating. Fike revealed that his issues with codependency were the cause of the breakup, as he felt he needed Schafer to always be around him. He has since decided to embrace being alone and is currently abstinent. Fike's new album, Sunburn, was inspired by their relationship, and he confirmed that the love songs on the album are about Schafer. Despite the breakup, both Fike and Schafer will continue to work together on Euphoria Season 3.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Dominic Fike confirmed during an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe that he is no longer in a relationship with Hunter Schafer. He discussed his struggles with codependency and expressed a desire to focus on being alone. Fike also mentioned the challenges of being in public relationships and breakups, and how it affects him. He hinted at a different dynamic with the cast of Euphoria, possibly referencing his relationship with Schafer during filming.