Shahida Arabi’s viral research on narcissism and trauma bonds has empowered people to heal from toxic relationships and ...

Most people think trauma bonds develop from shared difficult experiences or mutual support during tough times. However, mental health professionals warn that these emotional connections often mask a ...

Maybe you or someone you love has a partner who exhibits sociopath or narcissistic tendencies -- where gaslighting, and verbal or physical abuse are a constant. Toxic relationships take, but it is the ...

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 this ...

There is one relationship pattern I've seen time and again: women who are otherwise strong and successful trying and failing, repeatedly, to let go of a relationship they know they don't want. When I ...

Certain topics are not discussed enough, and one of those sensitive ones is the dynamics of trauma bonding. Relegated to intimate relationships in most cases, it is equally significant and destructive ...

In the dimly lit corners of marital bliss, there lies a shadowy counterpart—trauma bonds. These are the ties that bind you not in love, but in cycles of pain and reconciliation. You know, those ...

Love and trauma bonding might feel similar on the surface, but they’re worlds apart in essence. While love grows from mutual respect and trust, trauma bonding often takes root in a cycle of fear, ...

Some individuals find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of longing for someone who is no longer part of their life, unable to fully embrace new relationships or find peace in their current ...

A key witness at the heart of the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial will be allowed to testify in court about why victims stay in relationships amid domestic violence, a judge determined Friday, April 25. But ...