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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

So, let's have a real talk for a second. We all love our moms, but sometimes the things they say—even the stuff that sounds ...