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Spiritual Bypassing and Codependency: Why ‘Being Nice’ Isn’t Always Healthy

Spiritual Bypassing and Codependency: Why ‘Being Nice’ Isn’t Always Healthy

Many people who struggle with codependency find themselves in relationships where they overextend, over-accommodate, and put others’ needs before their own. They may feel obligated to forgive endlessly, avoid conflict, and always “take the high road.” While kindness and compassion are essential in relationships, when these values are used to suppress real emotions or avoid necessary boundaries, they can become...[ read more ]

Codependency and Perfectionism: Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone Else’s Happiness

Codependency and Perfectionism: Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone Else’s Happiness

Many people struggling with codependency find themselves feeling anxious, overburdened, and emotionally drained by their relationships. They take on more than their fair share of responsibility, constantly trying to manage how others feel, anticipate needs, and prevent conflict. What many don’t realize is that perfectionism often plays a central role in this pattern—fueling an endless cycle of self-sacrifice, guilt, and...[ read more ]

The Pressure to Be ‘Self-Sufficient’: When Hyper-Independence Masks Codependency

The Pressure to Be ‘Self-Sufficient’: When Hyper-Independence Masks Codependency

Many People in San Francisco Struggle with Codependency in Disguise San Francisco is a city known for its innovation, ambition, and self-sufficiency. The tech industry, entrepreneurial culture, and high cost of living encourage people to be hyper-independent—to solve their own problems, push through challenges alone, and avoid relying on others. But what if this fierce independence is actually a sign...[ read more ]

15 Types of Healthy Boundaries And How To Communicate Them

15 Types of Healthy Boundaries And How To Communicate Them

Setting healthy boundaries means establishing your limits regarding what you're comfortable with and what you're not in a relationship or situation. These boundaries can be physical, emotional, or mental. They are essentially the rules or guidelines you set for yourself about how you allow others to treat you. There are many different types of healthy boundaries that you might want...[ read more ]

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