Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual struggling with substance abuse—it deeply impacts their loved ones as well. One of the most damaging patterns that can emerge in relationships with someone battling addiction is codependency. This toxic dynamic enables destructive behaviors and often prevents both parties from healing. Understanding codependency and taking active steps to break the cycle is crucial for long-term ...

A Santa Clarita relationship coach is opening up a discussion about emotional “addictions,” and how to overcome them either in yourself or your relationship. Jessica Hartley, founder of the Legendary Love Program, opened the latest “Thriving Relationships” show on KHTS telling a story from a book called “The Mastery of Love,” by Don Miguel Ruiz. In the story, a man ...