A toxic family member can weigh on your mental health. Here's how to recognize one and improve or heal from the situation, ...

Breaking ties with a toxic family is tough. Cultural beliefs, guilt, and fear of loneliness create emotional barriers, making ...

For many of us, family is meant to be a source of love, support, and comfort. However, not everyone experiences that ideal.

However, parents who get walked all over by their adult kids tend to overstate the grace their kids deserve, putting their ...

When we think of family, images of warmth, support, and connection often come to mind. However, not all family relationships ...

Dear Annie: I find myself questioning everything. I grew up in a very dysfunctional home. I have known this since I was 13, ...

Sister Wives star Maddie Brush (née Brown) recalled learning that her family’s “toxic” dynamic wasn’t “normal.” After ...

A new study suggests these ambivalent relationships can be so stressful they damage our mental and physical health ...

Emotional and societal pressures often trap individuals in toxic relationships. Low self-esteem, cultural expectations, and fear of reprisal can prevent victims from leaving. The cyclical nature ...

Have you noticed that some of our favorite movies and shows glorify toxic relationships? Take “The Notebook” as an example. It’s the pinnacle of romance movies, it’s the Titanic of love stories, and ...

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 ...