
07/29/2025
Codependency—an emotional state of being in which you're dependent on the emotions of others, prioritize the needs of loved ones above your own, or allow the problems of others to dictate your life—can be difficult to overcome. Talking with a counselor can help. Learn more about codependency here:
"I thought: if I just helped my friends, colleagues and neighbors, maybe I'd get the connection I craved in love, work and life," writes journalist Gina Ryder.