We cherish friendships for the warmth, camaraderie, and joy they bring to our lives. However, when a friendship turns toxic, the experience can be emotionally draining. Recognizing the signs of ...

Toxic people have a knack for dodging responsibility and making others feel like they’re the ones to blame. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your own actions or even your sanity after a ...

We’ve all been there, trapped in a relationship that drains, manipulates, or subtly erodes who we are. The people who hurt us aren’t always loud abusers. Sometimes, they’re soft-spoken manipulators, ...

Psychologists often bemoan that one of the Internet's (many) destructive traits is the overuse and misuse of that very word—"toxic." Friends, family members and co-workers are often quickly labeled ...

Navigating a relationship with a toxic mother represents one of life’s most challenging emotional journeys. The woman who should provide unconditional love and support instead becomes a source of ...

Cutting ties with a toxic biological family can be one of the most emotionally taxing and complex decisions someone can make. Unlike the end of friendships or romantic relationships, family ...

This article summarizes research and ideas from the Guilt Proneness & Hyper-Responsibility episode of our podcast, Talk Psych to Me. Source: Alf Melin/Creative Commons Do you ever have the feeling ...