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

When it comes to family, things can get complicated. You may have grown up with certain dynamics that seemed normal, only to realize later in life that they’re far from healthy. Toxic relationships ...

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

Experts also offer tips on how to handle toxic family members. Fact checked by Sarah Scott As someone who has endured the hardships and heartache of dealing with toxic family members, I know the ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I’ve got a family party in a few weeks that I look forward to every year, but I am dreading this one. Until recently my brother was extremely overweight due to eating far too much and ...

"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 ...

In his new book The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement, Eamon Dolan sets himself a lofty goal: “to write a work that could do for family abuse something like what ...

Toxic people don’t usually announce themselves as manipulative or harmful, they use subtle emotional tactics that make you ...