Are you a toxic person? An interesting personality assessment from Truity might help you identify traits that could be damaging your friendships and relationships and seven key personality archetypes ...

Alexandra Stratyner, Ph.D., is a New York City-based licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness skills training. Dr. Stratyner ...

We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not. Psychologists say they hear often about so-called toxic friendships, which veer away from the ...

No one ever forms a friendship expecting it to turn toxic, but sometimes, that’s just how the cookie crumbles. You and your BFF might’ve met young, bonded over shared hobbies or interests, and tackled ...

Friendships are meant to nourish us — yet many of us find ourselves stuck in relationships that drain our energy, test our ...