Being independent is a great thing. It means you know how to take care of yourself, make decisions, and stand on your own. You don’t rely on anyone to make you happy, and you are comfortable being ...

Every relationship is unique, but that doesn’t mean that certain relationship patterns or “types” don’t exist. A 2021 paper published in Family Relations, identifies the following five categories of ...

In Part 1 of this series, I examined what it feels like to need your partner’s approval in order to feel okay about yourself. Here, I’ll address some of the many complicated conditions that lead to ...