The other night, I found myself immersed in Hulu's 2022 movie Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas. What ...

Toxic relationships don’t just affect our emotions — they can rewire the way our nervous system understands love, safety, and connection. Mental Health Counselor and ...

The term "toxic relationship" is common in post-breakup stories on the internet and offline—but what does it really mean? Is it as poisonous as its name suggests? Newsweek spoke to certified ...

In a world that often romanticizes complexity and chaos, it's easy to slip into patterns that lead to toxic relationships. You might find yourself playing out narratives that are more drama than ...

Toxic relationships rarely look toxic at first. They often begin with intensity, chemistry, and the illusion of connection—only to spiral into patterns that leave you drained and doubting yourself.

What does it really mean to be someone’s “favorite person”? This dynamic sheds light on the intense relationships common in ...

Relationships are meant to bring joy, support, and love. However, not every relationship is healthy. Sometimes, the very connection that should lift you up can be the one dragging you down.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) may cause challenges in establishing and maintaining stable relationships. People with BPD may cycle between extremes of idealizing and devaluing others. Research ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. “Borderline personality disorder” or BPD is a complex mental health condition ...

A “favorite person” (FP) in borderline personality disorder (BPD) describes someone to whom an individual with BPD relies the most for support and reassurance. This bond can be profoundly emotional, ...

"The sex is so good," you say. The way they touch you, the way they make you feel . . . It's like it doesn't matter that they take days to respond to your texts or forget when it's your birthday. You ...