PIVOT Blog

Parent-child relationships are complex and powerful, and they shape our lives in profound ways. For some people, family dynamics are characterized by codependency, which can have a lasting impact on their emotional well-being. Recognizing the signs of a codependent parent...

No marriage is without its difficulties. However, when two individuals with codependent tendencies come together, more serious problems can arise, leading to a host of challenges and complexities that perpetuate the cycle of unhealthy behaviors and dynamics. Codependency often means...

Codependency is a harmful pattern of behavior that can have a significant impact on one's emotional and mental well-being. It involves a deep reliance on others for validation and frequently leads to a diminished sense of self. Fixing codependency and...

Healthy relationships are about: mutual respect, deeper understanding of each other's needs, elevating virtues, celebrating triumphs, embracing flaws that make us unique, and overcoming shortcomings. On the flip side of that coin, we have codependent relationships. The ones born of...

Friends are such integral parts of our lives. Their companionship provides a sense of belonging every human being strives for. They offer solace when times get tough and lift us up when we get down. Their support builds us back...

The realm of human relationships is vast and intricate, despite all the psychological knowledge and development happening today. One of these phenomenons is codependency, a multifaceted and often misunderstood behavioral pattern characterized by excessive reliance on others for emotional and...

Codependency is a dysfunctional pattern of behavior that causes individuals to rely excessively on others for their sense of self-worth, validation, and identity. It often manifests in relationships where one person takes on the role of the caretaker, rescuer, or...

We've all probably heard that compromise is the key to a successful relationship too many times to remember. However, how much compromise is too much? Where do we draw the line and say no to stay true to ourselves, our...

When we think about codependency issues, most of us have a particular picture in our mind, which doesn't usually include anger or rage. They're generally not immediately associated with each other because codependency is often portrayed as a pattern of...

Every human being yearns for connection and acceptance. We seek bonds that make us feel seen, understood, and valued. That’s who we are, that’s what we are, and there’s no escaping that integral part of our nature. Yet, sometimes our...