Are You And Your Partner A Team, Or Codependent?

How To Talk About Feelings With Your Partner ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 25, 2023 Marriage has a musicality to it. There are moments in minor keys and moments in major. If you think about it, there’s always a rhythm guiding the way. It’s important to know when that beat is off, as it signals that you need to reconnect, communicate, and find the right time signature again. And when you’re both on the same page and the right notes? That relationship sings; [you know you’re working as a team.]( A sense of teamwork is, of course, critical to a marriage’s success. It takes work to achieve. Both partners need to communicate openly and honestly and be committed to handling issues and making decisions together as people and as parents. A challenge to this comes when a healthy partnership tilts over into codependency. When two people open up to each other, that vulnerability can sometimes lead to emotional insecurity and a need for constant validation. This can be stifling and lead to significant problems. Couples who are a team know how to stay open and vulnerable while still preserving their own autonomy. RELATIONSHIPS [Are You And Your Partner A Team, Or Codependent?]( A team says “We are in this together.” [Codependency says “I can’t do this without you.”]( [Read This Story]( A team says, ‘We are in this together.’ Codependency says ‘I can't do this without you.’ FURTHER READING [7 Big Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team]( [How To Talk About Feelings With Your Partner]( [10 Clear Signs Your Relationship Is Growing In The Right Direction]( DAD BOD [This Climbing Wall Workout Is A Full Body Scorcher]( It’s the best kind of challenge. Try it out the next time you’re [hanging around at the climbing gym.]( [Read This Story]( NEURODIVERSITY [Autism Eye-Tracking Tests Are Simple And Effective — But Does Your Kid Need One?]( What you need to know about the[new FDA-approved eye-tracking device for diagnosing autism in young kids.]( [Read This Story]( ADVICE [How To Stop Being So Damn Judgmental]( We all judge. [Here’s how to do it in a way that helps everyone.]( [Read This Story]( PARENTING [Parent Guilt Is Natural. Parent Shame Is Toxic.]( Understanding the difference — and cutting yourself some slack — [is critical to being there for yourself and your family.]( [Read This Story]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.