Challenges in a relationship are like antigens in a vaccine—they strengthen and build resilience in a partnership. Having the ...

Love doesn’t always die with dramatic arguments or shocking betrayals. More often, relationships crumble under the weight of subtle, toxic patterns that slowly erode the foundation of even the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As a trial highlights the impact of physical and emotional abuse, experts emphasize the importance of recognizing early warning signs of toxic relationships. Licensed marriage and ...

Understand the key differences between platonic, romantic, codependent, casual, open, and toxic relationships. Learn to ...

You’re sipping your breakfast coffee, flipping through social media, and find a quote: “We accept the love we think we deserve.” It’s brief, yet powerful and hits you harder than you’d anticipated.

I recently wrote a post entitled, "9 Toxic Thoughts That Can Destroy Your Relationship." This post immediately soared in social media readership, indicating that there are a lot of walking wounded out ...

It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and dismissed as “just being difficult.” You find yourself second-guessing your ...

Behaviors like yelling during arguments, the silent treatment, and trying to "win" disagreements at all costs are signs of a toxic relationship.

These signs are often easier to spot from the outside than from the inside. When you’re in it, the highs feel electric, the lows feel crushing and the space between can distort your sense of normal.

Toxic relationships include relationships with toxic parents. Typically, they do not treat their children with respect as individuals. They won’t compromise, take responsibility for their behavior, or ...

As they say, “Opposites attract,” and this is certainly true in a variety of relationships, from marriage and dating relationships to friendships and connections with family members. And at times, an ...