Have you ever struggled to say “no” to someone? Maybe you say “yes” even when you’re exhausted because you don’t want to let them down. Maybe you fear that saying “no” will make them mad at you. While ...

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Overcoming codependency in a codependent relationship is simple in theory. Yet, in practice, learning how to stop being codependent can be difficult. Codependency counseling is becoming more and more ...

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American author Melody Beattie named her problem in the 80s, and now one of her books on the subject is being reissued, ...

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