How to Deal With Controlling People assertiveness boundaries codependency communication control emotional health manipulation personal growth relationships self-care May 29, 2024

We've all encountered controlling people at some point in our lives. Whether it's a boss, a family member, or a significant other, dealing with someone who constantly tries to manipulate or dictate our actions can be emotionally draining and lead to a sense of powerlessness. However, we have more...

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Break Your Codependent Patterns addiction boundaries codependency emotional health enabling family dynamics personal growth relationships self-reflection therapy May 27, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you constantly put the other person's needs before your own? Where you feel responsible for their happiness and well-being, even at the expense of your own? If so, you may be struggling with codependency.

Codependency is a term that has been...

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Don't Cover for Someone Else's Irresponsibility codependency people pleasing relationships Mar 11, 2024

Proverbs 6:1-3 warns against becoming security for your neighbor's debt. The broader lesson is to avoid taking responsibility for behavior of others that you cannot control. When you agree to co-sign a loan or vouch for someone, you make yourself liable for the consequences of their potential...

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Why Some People Wind Up With the Wrong People Over and Over Again codependency relationships Feb 21, 2024

Relationships are hard. Picking the right person can often feel like a daunting journey, especially when one finds themselves repeatedly entangled with partners who are misaligned with their needs, values, or expectations. This pattern, though perplexing and frustrating, is not uncommon....

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