What Is Codependency? A Compassionate Look at Why We Lose Ourselves in Relationships

What Is Codependency? A Compassionate Look at Why We Lose Ourselves in Relationships

What Is Codependency? A Compassionate Look at Why We Lose Ourselves in RelationshipsEmma Mankey Hidem
Published on: 12/01/2026

Learn what codependency really is, why it develops, and how it affects dating and relationships—plus how awareness can lead to healthier connection.

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Cuffing Season: How to Stay True to Yourself When the Weather (and Loneliness) Hits

Cuffing Season: How to Stay True to Yourself When the Weather (and Loneliness) Hits

Cuffing Season: How to Stay True to Yourself When the Weather (and Loneliness) HitsEmma Mankey Hidem
Published on: 31/10/2025

Feeling the pull of cuffing season? Learn what it is, why it happens, and how to navigate it without settling or losing sight of your dating goals.

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Ignore the "rules"

Ignore the "rules"

Ignore the "rules"Emma Mankey Hidem
Published on: 28/03/2023

Dating comes with a lot of "rules" imposed on us by society, the media, and the people around us. Well, the exciting news is, you can ignore them! Find the right people and build stronger relationships by ignoring archaic dating and relationship "rules."

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The "passion" myth

The "passion" myth

The "passion" mythEmma Mankey Hidem
Published on: 24/03/2023

Check out this post about why passion in relationships is an unsustainable myth and how many people mistake the excitement of unhealthy relationships for passion.

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