Question: Dear Betty, I have a sinking feeling in my gut that my girlfriend of 2 years that I’ve been pouring my heart into just can’t give me what I need. What should I do? Seeing unresolvable unmet needs in your relationship is a tough place to be. I understand you’ve been there, giving it [read more]
Hostage or Free? Codependency Revisited
Codependency has gotten some press in recent years. Which is a very good thing because it drags into the light of day a dangerous and fairly common relationship pattern that can hold people hostage for years. If ignored, codependency can do grave damage. I worry that people sometimes hear “codependent” and brush it off— yeah, [read more]