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 ...

Phillips cautions, “To say that a person is toxic is to reduce them to only bad qualities and dismiss any redeeming qualities or strengths. When we understand that ‘hurt people hurt people,’ we can ...

Friendships change throughout life, and here are tips for handling harmful ones. How do you know when a friendship turns toxic? For 26-year-old Danielle from Orange County, California, she realized in ...

Friends make our lives richer — at least that's the goal. But every now and again, friendships take more than they give. While ebbs and flows are commonplace in relationships, it's important to be ...

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 ...

What Are Some Common Toxic Traits in a Friend? Common toxic traits run the gamut from in-your-face obvious to more subtly insidious. Here are some to watch out for. They’re inconsistent. Balan notes, ...

Friends are the cornerstone of a fulfilling and happy life. But some friendships can veer into toxicity, leaving emotional scars that make us want to withdraw altogether. As a psychologist and expert ...

Distinguishing between a friend and an enemy is simple, but how easy is it to spot "frenemies"? In May 2021, an American Perspectives Survey revealed that only 16 percent of 2,000 Americans turn to a ...

Friendship is hard—not to mention making friends in the first place. Sure, we all hope to cultivate our TikTok-approved seven ...

Everyone has had that friend at one point or another: the drama queen, the Debbie Downer, the shameless martyr, etc. But at what point do your friend’s quirks that you’ve excused for all this time ...