Can being codependent in a relationship actually be a good thing? Being codependent is often seen as a bad thing. But a new book makes the case for ‘healthy dependency’ The Guardian - US · Feb 12
9 Books That Will Change How You View Relationships Forever We go to school to learn algebra and history, but nobody teaches us how to love. Consequently, we are thrown into the deep end of dating and marriage, armed only with advice from rom-coms and our parents’ often dysfunctional examples. We fumble through heartbreaks and confusing dynamics, wondering why it… Budget and the Bees · Dec 26, 2025
Why it’s good to admit when you’re wrong – and how to improve Admitting to being wrong can be difficult. But ‘intellectual humility’ is a trainable trait that deepens relationships The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2025
Six conversations that will unlock your relationships, from first date to old friends From your children to those who have hurt us – these are the discussions we should be having, but aren’t The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
6 phrases adult children need to hear from their parents to ‘acknowledge past pain’ says therapist, and #3 is so powerful A therapist has revealed six simple phrases parents of adult children need to say, to acknowledge pain from the past and move the relationship forward. GoodToKnow · Apr 25, 2024
What does it mean to be likable – and who has to abide by those rules? ‘Likability’ is hardly an objective measure – it’s a vague idea at best, mired in gendered, racialized and political connotations The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2023