The cycle of abuse includes four stages—tension building, abuse, reconciliation, and calm—that allow abusers to control their victims through fear and manipulation. This pattern can trap victims and ...

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, it can take time to break the cycle of abuse. A therapist shared common stages she sees in clients healing from trauma. The stages include noticing your ...

Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

Many of us have been there. You meet someone for drinks and the next thing you know you’re practically living together. With U-Hauling being a common phenomenon in queer relationships, it can be ...

Some things in life are predictable, but you wouldn't expect relationships to be one of them. According to psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick, there are five distinct stages that most relationships tend ...

Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which one’s relationship becomes the focus of obsessions and compulsions. While relationship-related doubts and ...