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Let's Talk About It: Codependency
Couples, Marriage, Mindfulness, relationships Sherry Shockey-Pope Couples, Marriage, Mindfulness, relationships Sherry Shockey-Pope

Let's Talk About It: Codependency

Many of us are quite familiar with the word codependency. We often associate it with someone who is “needy” or who relies on others to do every day life. In reality, codependency is far more than just relying on others; it is a maladaptive way of maintaining interpersonal relationships and a skewed view of self. Let’s talk about a few yellow flags of codependency in any relationship…

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Marriages Like Fine Wines Take Time
relationships, Marriage, Couples Valerie Fluker, PCCI relationships, Marriage, Couples Valerie Fluker, PCCI

Marriages Like Fine Wines Take Time

Relationships are like fine wines; the taste and consistency will not happen overnight.  However, the steadiness, texture, and palatable is borne out of care, understanding, patience, and desire.  In my couples, therapy work…I find the “crystal ball” effect being quite prevalent, in fact, it’s so prevalent that when mentioned individuals appear bewildered. 

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