Encore Episode: Revisiting Codependence and Building Healthier Relationships

Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan - A podcast by Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

On today's "encore episode," I will revisit an important topic from March 2020: codependence. Codependence can often go unrecognized, so this episode is incredibly important for everyone to hear. It is all about understanding codependence in primary romantic relationships – when we place the responsibility of our happiness on someone else, we are putting ourselves in a precarious situation. A key part of recognizing the issue is understanding the drama triangle and the roles within it. Once we recognize codependence as well as the roles we take on within our own relationships, we are able to move away from unhealthy behaviors, expectations, and patterns that couples fall into. Tune in to gain better awareness of potentially unhealthy behaviors in your own relationship.