Letting go of toxic family members isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the only way to protect your mental and emotional well-being. When family dynamics are built on manipulation, criticism, and guilt, ...

Guilt is an adaptive, natural response that stabilizes relationships. It is good to apologize and mean it when we have committed an offense. Some think that the most enlightened among us can do ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ending a toxic relationship is never easy. In fact, for many people, it feels harder than staying stuck in one. In the Indian ...

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 ...

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 ...

Intuitive eating experts share how to reframe your relationship with food to get over guilt and have a happier, healthier eating experience. A lot of people think that healthy eating is entirely about ...

My whole life, I’ve tried to fit into big social groups. It seemed so fun to have many friends and do many cool things together. But every time I was part of such a crowd, something felt off. I couldn ...