WE ALL DEPEND on people in our lives to help us out from time to time. We might need advice to make an important decision and enjoy having the people we love around us as much as possible. But, when ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ARE built on give and take. Both parties need to feel like they are respected and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know that one couple who seems to do everything together. They share an ...

Codependent relationships typically involve one partner, the “giver,” prioritizing the needs of another, the “taker.” Therapy may rebalance and heal codependent relationships. Or you may seek to leave ...

There’s nothing inherently wrong with being needy. After all, everyone uses someone to get their needs met. But there's one word that tends to get thrown around a lot, which, when people stop and ask ...