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 ...

It is human to want to connect with others. And sometimes, if you’ve had a particularly rough day (or week, or year), it can be freeing to bond with someone by sharing deep secrets or your troubled ...

Even after healing, trauma can resurface in long-term relationships. Understanding nervous system responses helps couples grow through old patterns with compassion.

A trauma bond can keep you in a relationship that is unhealthy and destructive. Several of your close friends may have already encouraged you to end your relationship because they see the mistreatment ...