Conflict is “inevitable and normal in intimate relationships,” said Andrew Christensen, a distinguished research professor at the U.C.L.A. department of psychology. But the way that couples manage it ...

If someone sticks around toxic people, they’re likely struggling. If they can’t break free, they’re probably in pain. That’s the basics of human relationships. But often, it’s not that ...

Let’s explore how people-pleasing becomes toxic, why it pushes people away ... a desperate attempt to be liked or to avoid any negative judgment. Over time, constant people-pleasing starts ...