There are moments in life when even the ones we love the most can become toxic. Family, friends, partners—our relationships with them can be damaging if not taken care of. This can be a painful experience. You probably always thought that they would be the ones to support and lift you up, but sometimes they … Read more
If your mom’s behavior made you comb the internet for toxic mother signs, then the situation must be dire. The truth of the matter is, a toxic person can make your life a lot more stressful, whether it’s your mother or not. You may love your mother dearly, but can no longer tolerate her harmful behaviors. I … Read more
I recently made a new friend at the hiking club. I really thought we hit it off and that maybe she’d become a best friend. Turns out I was wrong, and she’s one of those toxic people [insert eye roll]. She was worse than a control freak – wanting to control everything in her life … Read more
Some people never seem to have a bad day. No matter what goes wrong in their lives, they’re always cheerful and optimistic. On the surface, this might seem like a good thing. After all, positivity is generally better than negativity, right? Well, it’s not so simple. I know people who committed suicide to the shock … Read more
Have you ever been around someone who seemed to have an inappropriate amount of enthusiasm or optimism, even in the face of difficult circumstances? I can recall confronting someone who I know was the victim of verbal abuse. I let her know that I had overheard the conversation and wanted to make sure she was … Read more
When you first meet someone, the world is a beautiful place. The trees are greener, the candy is sweeter and everything is just, well, great. But as the honeymoon period fizzles out, masks begin to slip and reveal a much uglier truth. You find yourself trapped, unappreciated and unloved by the person you’ve given so … Read more