Most families have their quirks, but when certain behaviors become ingrained, they can create a toxic environment. Recognizing these toxic habits is the first step towards breaking the cycle. No ...

Examples and reasons why you make excuses for your partner's bad behavior. Are you making excuses for your partner's terrible behavior or is it really justified why they're acting like such a (fill in ...

The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. When you think of the word "toxic," what (or who) comes to mind? Your overbearing ex, former best friend turned enemy, or that ...

Self-awareness in relationships can be one of the most challenging aspects of personal growth. While it’s often easier to identify problematic behaviors in others, recognizing toxic patterns within ...

We all know that toxic workplaces cause harm. Burnout, exhaustion, mental health issues, physical health issues and, eventually, people leave the company in droves. Hiring/onboarding costs rise, and ...

Toxic behavior is like poison ivy. Source: wikimedia Even people with positive, grateful attitudes can be overcome by the presence of toxic personalities. Gratitude is an attitude that thrives with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. You know the type—the colleague whose negativity, gossip or ...

In the years since the #MeToo movement took root, companies have increasingly turned to “outside” firms — typically prominent law firms — to “investigate” toxic behavior in the workplace. At first ...