Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Phillips cautions, “To say that a person is toxic is to reduce them to only bad qualities and dismiss any redeeming qualities or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But what are the signs that you may be connected with a toxic friend? How is this friend affecting your life? And how can you cut ...

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 ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not.

Healthy friendships make life richer. Not only do they increase joy, but research shows they boost your immune system and may even help you live longer. For most, however, the actual value comes not ...

A friendship that started with delight, good will, confidences and closeness changes – maybe slowly and quietly, maybe tumultuously – and is beginning to feel toxic. And you find yourself wondering ...

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 ...