We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

Navigating relationships with toxic family members can feel like a high-stakes chess game, fraught with potential pitfalls and strategic moves. While family should ideally be a source of unconditional ...

Being raised in a toxic environment can deeply affect the way a person forms relationships later in life. It’s common for people who grow up in toxic family systems to mirror the patterns they were ...

Some lucky people are born into families they love spending time with—their close bonds make holidays and multi-generational vacations a drama-free joy. But for others, simply seeing an incoming call ...

The phrase “I hate my mother” carries deep emotional weight in a society that expects maternal relationships to be inherently nurturing and loving. Yet for many, the reality of mother-child ...

Grandparents can be a wonderful part of a family but certain behaviors can unintentionally harm relationships or cause stress. In this video we explore ten toxic actions that grandparents should avoid ...

How do you know you have a toxic family or family member? You may feel anxious or nervous when you have to interact with them. You may feel drained after interacting with them or hearing them gossip.

The holidays aren't always a jolly good time. Recently, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the most toxic thing ...

A close family is a knit-sweater of warmth, care, and comfort, a nurturing and forgiving environment. Toxic enmeshment disguised as familial closeness, on the other hand, can be a rigid filter of ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some lucky people are born into families they love spending time with—their close bonds make holidays and ...